Extremely rare and in near-perfect condition, this matching pair of 1950s Lefton Mermaid wall hangings.

OUTSTANDING pre-owned, nearly new condition. Minimal signs of shelf wear. No cracks.

Details:

• Brand: Lefton China

• Design: Mermaid and tropical fish in an undersea coral scene

• Model Numbers: KW2346A and KW2346B (A = blonde mermaid, B = brunette mermaid)

• Size: Approx. 5.5 inches in diameter (see photo with tape measure for scale)

• Material: Ceramic

• Color: Multicolor (pastels – pink, blue, yellow, green, lavender)

• Finish: Matte glaze

• Mounting: Hanging hole on back of each plaque

• Era: Likely 1950s–1960s

• Origin: Made in Japan

• Markings on back:

• Crown logo with “Lefton China” and “Hand Painted Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.”

• Each has a red foil sticker reading “Lefton’s Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. Exclusives Japan”

• Model numbers impressed or stamped: KW2346A and KW2346B

• Incised mark resembling a cursive “L” over an anchor – a hallmark of vintage Lefton ceramics

• Crown Logo with “Lefton China” and “Hand Painted Reg. U.S. Pat. “Off.”: This mark was commonly used by Lefton between 1949 and 1955, signifying hand-painted items imported from Japan during that period.

Lefton, Lefton Crown, Lefton Red Foil

• Red Foil Sticker Reading “Lefton’s Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. Exclusives Japan”: This label was introduced in 1953 and remained in use until 1971, indicating the piece was part of Lefton’s exclusive imports from Japan