Lenox acquired Imperial in February, 1973, and operated it until sold to Arthur Lorch around July, 1981. Most of the items produced during that era were marked with a molded conjoined L I G in the same area marked by Imperial's I G.
Arthur Lorch acquired Imperial from Lenox around July, 1981, and operated it until bought by Robert Stahl in September, 1982. All of the items produced during that short period were marked with a molded conjoined A L I G in the same area marked by Imperial's I G.