Made in the first original six colors only, the 12" Comport shows the early ambition of Homer Laughlin's now infamous solid color dinnereware line from the 30s. To manufacture such a large bowl and then adorn it with a hand tooled foot and mass produce it in the late 30s was truely commendable. The 12" comport transcends regular tableware and elevates the pottery into art and design. Produced for only ten years, the footed salad bowl is a delight to find. Available in only the original six glazes, variety will be found in the foot. Two varities are known, one has a more flared out foot, somewhat thinner, usually accompanied by an inkstamp and a second variety where the foot is thicker and does not flare out and is usually found unmarked.
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Vintage Fiesta Red Sweets Comport »Circa 1936-1942: The sweets comport was part of the original Fiesta line. Available in first six colors only. This example in the original red glaze is in excellent condition. For Sale: $275 |
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Vintage Fiesta Sweets Comport in Original Yellow Glaze »Circa 1936-1946: The original yellow Vintage Fiesta Sweets Comport in great collector conditon is a highly desirable piece. Available in original six colors only, a small, whimsical shape, the vintage Fiesta sweets comport brings charm to any decorative tablescape. For Sale: $245 |
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Vintage Fiesta Sweets Comport in Original Green Glaze »Circa 1937-1946: The sweets comport was part of the original Fiesta line. Available in first six colors only. For Sale: $245 |
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Vintage Fiesta Cobalt Blue Sweets Comport »Circa 1936-1946: The sweets comport was only made in the first six original vintage fiestaware colors. It is a delightful little piece that makes one happy with its whimsical size and promise of a sweet candy in it's wide eleveated dish. Soaring in populatrity among today's collectors, it's a delight to find them for sale. For Sale: $245 |
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Vintage Fiesta Sweets Comport in Original Ivory Glaze »Circa 1937-1946: Charming beyond description, the sweets comport is covered with concentric rings, inside and out. For Sale: $245 |
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Of Special Interest: Prototype 10" Footed Comport | |
Rare Vintage Fiesta 10" Footed Comport Pre-Production Prototype in Original Ivory Glaze »April 1935: The comport was modeled in April of 1935, and a handful of prototypes were made. This first version was 10" wide and is noted as model number 363. Deciding to enlarge the piece, in May the 12" version was modeled as number 377. Obviously satisfied with this update, Homer Laughlin released the 12" comport in January of 1936 for the solid colored pottery's debut. SOLD |