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- Vintage Riviera Cup & Saucer Set in Original Red Glaze
- Riviera 11 1/2" Platter with Tab Handles in Original Yellow
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Homer Laughlin China Co. made thousands of patterns of china. Some used the same basic shapes with various decaled designs. One of the most prolific Art Deco blanks was the Century shape developed in 1930 on which the kitschy Mexicali and Hacienda decals were applied among many other designs. The best way to sell these items is at auction. Using an auction house that specializes in these types of items is always advised.
Although it was quite successful, it was discontinued in 1945, according to Replacements.com. Fiesta, a brightly colored line of dinnerware introduced in 1936, was Homer Laughlin China Company’s greatest success. He went to work looking at new shapes and glazes as part of expanding Homer Laughlin’s lines, and designing Fiesta was one of his achievements.
Vintage Harlequin Casserole in Original 1950s Chartreuse Glaze »
I have some of the accessories that go with it as well. Can you give me an idea how to seel them, and or how much can I sell the set for. Homer Laughlin launched their Vintage Fiesta pottery line at the beginning of the 1936 and it proved an instant senstation.
I have a 7 piece set of mixing bowls that are marked fiesta. The biggest bowl is green then orange, blue,ivory, yellow, ivory and then orange. Kitchen Kraft – Kitchen Kraft was an extension of the popular Fiesta line made by Homer Laughlin. It was advertised as Fiesta Kitchen Kraft when it was introduced in 1939. This line of bake and serve dinnerware was made in the original Fiesta colors of cobalt blue, light green, red, and yellow introduced in 1939.
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Find the Value of your Homer Laughlin China Porcelain. WorthPoint is the largest resource online for identifying, researching and valuing antiques. Explore over 425 Million “sold for” prices with item details and images. Cookware, dinnerware, and kitchenware were the company’s principal products. Homer Laughlin’s hotel and restaurant ware has limited collectability unless specifically market with an establishment’s name.
Virginia Rose – The name Virginia Rose refers to a shape rather than a pattern. Many different decals decorated these elegantly shaped blanks, some of which featured roses and other flowers such as the Armand, Moss Rose, and Fluffy Rose patterns. These are sometimes, erroneously, referenced solely as Virginia Rose as if it were the pattern name.
Vintage Riviera Cup & Saucer Set in Original Red Glaze
As with all dinnerware, many of the buyers are individuals who are enhancing or replacing broken pieces of an inherited set. Homer Laughlin introduced Fiesta, designed by Rhead, in 1936, phasing out the line in 1973. New colors were used, and pieces were dishwasher safe and microwavable. Harlequin arrived on the scene in 1938, and a less expensive alternative to Fiesta was made and sold in Woolworth’s. It has a distinctive triple scalloped edge. Riviera production ended near the end of 1948 or early 1949.
The 1950s ushered in the colors forest green, chartreuse, medium green and gray. Harlequin - This pattern, made from 1938 to 1964, was similar to Fiesta being a concentric ring design. But Harlequin has rings that are separated from the rim by a plain band.
Browse the Harlequin Pottery Gallery » If you are looking for a special piece for your collection please Contact us to see what we have in stock. All our pottery is gauranteed to meet with your satisfaction. Please don't hesitate with any questions. Popular dinnerware shape lines include Eggshell, Fiesta, Harlequin, Rhythm, Riviera, and Virginia Rose. Some patterns such as Currier & Ives prints attract collector interest.
The pattern was revived for one year in 1979 to mark the 100th anniversary of Woolworth’s. Harlequin proved very popular and sold throughout the 1950's. Official records indicate the line was discontinued in 1964. Woolworth offered a reissue of Herlequin from 1979 to 1982. The newer issue utilized turquoise, coral, yellow and a variation on medium green.
When did these come out and what are they worth? I also have what I would call a carafe, clear glass with stripes around the bottom half in the same colors as the glasses. Fiesta obviously does not call this a carafe as I can find NOTHING about these. It looks like carafes used for juice or wine, about inches tall. These all have the fiesta name on them, and I don’t doubt their authenticity, I would just like to know their value, if higher than original. I have yet to see another one for sale – can you tell me its value?
In 1927, Joseph hired Frederick Hurten Rhead as design director. Rhead designed the Virginia Rose as well as some of the Eggshell shapes. Price is for excellent condition without damage or glaze irregularities.
The handles on cups and lids also have a triangular shape, which differs from Fiesta although both patterns were made in similar colors. Harlequin colors include chartreuse, forest green, gray, maroon, mauve glue, medium green, red, rose, spruce green, turquoise, and yellow. Seven different novelty animal figurines were also made as part of this line in 1939. Nesting bowls and regular plates will show the most wear and in truely excellent condition could see a price increase by 25%. Riviera – Actually a colorfully glazed version of the Century blank, this pattern was introduced in 1938 and made until the late 1940s. In comparison to other solid color patterns from Homer Laughlin, Riviera production was more limited.
With Fiestaware it is very hard to authenticate without seeing it and feeling it. I would advise contacting a Fiestaware specialist or taking your item to an auction house for a free valuation. Fiestaware is one of the most reproduced glassware makers in the world. I need to do some research on these pieces. Didn't see the piece you were looking for?
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