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Vintage Fiesta Promotional Campaign Items | Circa 1940-1943

The sales campaign launched by Homer Laughlin in early 1940 presents the collector with a wide variety of new shapes, borrowed shapes and repurposed items that would be dipped in the six original fiestaware colors. The exhuberance for solid colored dinnerware was great and some new ambitious pieces were designed, including the stick handled French Casserole, a Figure Eight Tray with a Individual Sugar and Creamer, a four piece lidded Refrigerator Set, a Salad Bowl with ceramic Spoon and Fork utensils, and a lidded Promotional Casserole with Underplate. Repurposed items included the Juice Pitcher that was combined with six colored tumblers to make a juice set. Special new pieces were also being made at the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair. These were special times when production and spirits were high and marks the apex of the Fiesta line at Homer Laughlin.

Juice Pitchers and Tumblers

Vintage Fiestaware 7 Piece promotional Set with yellow juice pitcher and six tumblers in the original fiesta colors of red, blue, green, ivory, yellow and turquoise

Vintage Fiesta 7-Piece Promotional Juice Set »

Circa 1940-1942: Seven Piece SetHere is the original promotional fiesta Juice Set that came with the yellow fiesta juice pitcher and six juice tumblers in the original colors of red, ivory, turquoise, yellow, green and cobalt blue.

For Sale: $395

six piece vintage fiestaware set of juice tumblers in all original colors

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Six Piece Vintage Fiesta Juice Tumbler Set in All Original Colors »

Circa 1940-1942: Here is a complete set of the original six fiesta colored juice tumblers available in one grouping. All are in excellent condition without signs of use or damage. Included are one each of the original colors— red, ivory, cobalt blue, original green, yellow and turquoise.

For Sale: $325

rare vintage fiestaware gray disc juice pitcher for sale

Vintage Fiesta Gray Disc Juice Pitcher »

Circa 1951-1952: The 1950s Gray fiesta color was also used for the Rhythm line and a juice set was produced for a very short time. Advanced collectors will love to add this rare and hard to find version of the Fiesta Juice Pitcher to their collections.

For Sale: $2250

Rare Vintage Fiestaware Gray Tumbler for Sale. Made for the 1950s Fiesta Promotional Campaign

Vintage Fiesta Gray Juice Tumbler »

Circa 1948: Released with the Jubilee line to celebrate Homer Laughlin's 75th anniversary, the company would use 2 tumblers in gray (which collectors also call Mist Gray), shell pink and cream beige that would go with the Celadon green juice pitcher. All are hard to find, with the gray example the hardest.

For Sale: $275

1948 color shell pink vintage fiestaware promotional juice tumbler

Vintage Fiesta Shell Pink Juice Tumbler »

Circa 1948: Celebrating thier 75th anniversary, Homer Laughlin released the Jubilee line and used the Fiesta juice pitcher in Celadon along with 2 each of tumblers in shell pink, mist gray and cream beige. Made for a very short time, all are hard to find.

For Sale: $145

198 anniversary color cream beige Jubilee vintage fiestaware promotional juice tumbler

Vintage Fiesta Cream Beige Juice Tumbler »

Circa 1948: Cream beige is one of three 75th anniversary colors specially created and celebrated with the Jubilee line. Used on the fiesta juice tumbler and mixed with Celadon green juice pitcher and shell pink and mist gray tumblers the anniversary juice set is a delightful special addition to the collection.

For Sale: $145

Red Vintage Fiesta Juice Tumbler Fiestaware Pottery For Sale

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Vintage Fiesta Red Juice Tumbler »

Circa 1939-1943: The fiesta juice tumbler was part of a promotional campaign in the 1940s. Included were a juice pitcher in yellow and a set of six juice tumblers in the first six colors. Measures 3 1/2"

For Sale: $75

Cobalt Blue Vintage Fiesta Juice Tumbler Fiestaware Pottery For Sale

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Vintage Fiesta Cobalt Blue Juice Tumbler »

Circa 1939-1943: The fiesta juice tumbler was part of a promotional campaign in the 1940s. Included were a juice pitcher in yellow and a set of six juice tumblers in the first six colors. Measures 3 1/2"

For Sale: $75

ivory vintage fiestaware juice tumbler for sale

Vintage Fiesta Ivory Juice Tumbler »

Circa 1940-1943: The juice tumblers can be a little hard to find when trying to complete your set. They were made for a relatively short time and it's always a treat to find one in the original ivory glaze that is nice and clean without damage, like this one.

For Sale: $65

yellow vintage fiestaware juice tumbler for sale

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Vintage Fiesta Yellow Juice Tumbler »

Circa 1939-1943: The juice tumbler was part of the 1940s promotional campaign. Included were a juice pitcher in yellow and six original colors juice tumblers. This example in yellow is in excellent condition.

For Sale: $65

Original Green Vintage Fiestaware Juice Tumbler For Sale

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Vintage Fiesta Original Green Juice Tumbler »

Circa 1939-1943: Vintage Fiesta juice tumbler was part of one of the first promotional campaigns of the 1940s for the Fiesta pottery line. Included were a juice pitcher in yellow and the six original colors of juice tumblers.

For Sale: $65

Turquoise Vintage FiestaJuice Tumbler Fiestaware Pottery For Sale

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Vintage Fiesta Turquoise Juice Tumbler »

Circa 1939-1943: The fiesta juice tumbler was part of a promotional campaign in the 1940s. Included were a juice pitcher in yellow and a set of six juice tumblers in the first six colors. Measures 3 1/2"

For Sale: $75

Harlequin Yellow Vintage Fiestaware Disc Juice Pitcher made for the 1940s Fiesta Promotional Campaigns

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Vintage Fiesta Harlequin Yellow Juice Pitcher »

Circa 1940-1942: Harlequin Yellow— The fiesta juice pitcher is more commonly found in the original Fiesta yellow glaze, so it's a nice treat to find one in the bright and sunny Harlequin yellow to mix and match into the other solid color pottery lines, like Harlequin and Riviera.

For Sale: $175

1950s color rose vintage fiestaware promotional juice tumbler

Vintage Fiesta Rose Juice Tumbler »

Circa 1943-1944: In the spirit of mix-n-match ensembles, collectors can choose what sets to build. When red was suprisingly cut early by the end of 1942, rose was used as a substitute. The rose also compliments the celadon, gray and harlequin yellow sets nicely.

For Sale: $145

Promo Salad and Utensils

1940 Vintage Fiestaware Promotional Unlisted Salad bowl and Utensil Set with green fork and red spoon

Vintage Fiesta 3 Piece Promotional Salad Set »

Circa 1940: Three Piece Set— This three piece ensemble would have been offered as part of the 1940s Fiesta promotional campaign. It would have included the yellow individual salad bowl with an original green fork and red salad spoon.

For Sale: $425

Yellow vintage fiesta kitchen kraft cake plate and cake server two piece set ensemble sold together

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Fiesta Kitchen Kraft Yellow Cake Plate with Server— Two Piece Set »

Circa 1938-1944: This two piece set includes the yellow cake server and the yellow cake plate. Both pieces are in excellent condition without damage or signs of use. Selling together as a lovely ensemble.

For Sale: $235

Red Vintage Fiesta Kitchen Kraft Salad Spoon

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Fiesta Kitchen Kraft Original Red Spoon »

Circa 1938-1942: Originally part of the OvenServe line in 1933 and glazed in ivory with decals, this piece was folded into the Kitchen Kraft line and dipped in original red, yellow, green and cobalt.

For Sale: $185

Cobalt Blue Fiesta Kitchen Kraft Salad Fork for Sale

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Fiesta Kitchen Kraft Cobalt Blue Fork »

Circa 1938-1942: The vintage Fiesta Kitchen Kraft ceramic utensils were extremely delicate, especially the fork, and all can now be considered rare survivors of a by-gone era. This is an example of the salad fork in original fiestaware blue.

For Sale: $185

Original Green Fiesta Kitchen Kraft Salad Fork for Sale

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Fiesta Kitchen Kraft Original Green Fork »

Circa 1938-1942: The vintage Fiesta Kitchen Kraft ceramic utensils were extremely delicate, especially the fork, and all can now be considered rare survivors of a by-gone era. This is an example of the salad fork in original fiestaware green.

For Sale: $185

Kitchen Kraft Salad Spoon in Cobalt Blue: Hard to Find Go-Along Fiestaware Pottery For Sale

Fiesta Kitchen Kraft Cobalt Blue Spoon »

Circa 1938-1943: The ovenserve spoon, once dipped in the rich Vintage Fiesta blue glaze, shows off its fine embossed details that adorn the handle. Excellent condition.

For Sale: $175

Fiesta Kitchen Kraft Original Yellow Fork »

Circa 1938-1943: Designer Frederick Rhead designed the fork especially for the Kitchen Kraft line. What a glorious addition it is with its dramatic arched tines and long tapering embossed handle. Excellent condition.

For Sale: $185

Original Radioactive Red Kitchen Kraft Cake Lifter: GoAlong Fiestaware Pottery For Sale

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Fiesta Kitchen Kraft Original Red Cake Server »

Circa 1938-1942: It is delightful to think about an era when one would use a vintage Fiesta Kitchen Kraft cake server! A delicate pottery cake or pie server dipped in a thick rich red color with wonderful details molded into the handle and an edge so thin it defies logic.

For Sale: $195

Promotional French Casserole

Vintage Fiesta Covered French Casserole Promotional Fiestaware Pottery

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Vintage Fiesta Yellow French Casserole »

Circa 1940-1942: In true vintage pottery making, both the knob and the handle were seperately molded and attached by hand. The piece was hand dipped in yellow and set on the kiln on triangular stilts. A hard to find item, the example is excellent.

For Sale: $375

Figure 8 Sugar, Creamer and Tray Set

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Vintage Fiesta Promotional Tray Set »

Circa 1940-1942: Produced for the promotional campaign of 1930, this color combination, with the turquoise tray and red creamer is the harder to find version of the fantastic four piece ensemble.

For Sale: $895

Vintage fiestaware figure 8 promotional tray set with cobalt blue figure eight tray, individual yellow lidded sugar bowl and yellow creamer made in 1940

Vintage Fiesta Promotional Tray Set »

Circa 1940-1943: Produced for a scant 2 1/2 years, the Fiesta sugar, cream and tray set is a great find. Shown here in the classic cobalt tray with vintage yellow covered sugar and creamer. The sugar and creamer figure eight set was one of the last designs by designer Frederick Rhead.

For Sale: $345

Vintage fiesta promotional individual creamer in yellow for sale

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Vintage Fiesta Promotional Individual Creamer in Yellow »

Circa 1940-1943: Produced for a scant 2 1/2 years, the fiesta individual creamer was part of the figure 8 tray set for the 1940s promotional campaign. Unlike Woolworth's Harlequin tableware line, Fiesta only had the regular ring handled creamer while Harlequin had 3 different creamers to chose from.

For Sale: $85

Refrigerator Stacking Sets, Units & Lids

Kitchen Kraft Stacking Refigerator Set: Hard to Find Go-Along Fiestaware Pottery For Sale

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Fiesta Kitchen Kraft Stacking Set »

Circa 1940-1942: Three refigerator units in each of the vintage colors (yellow, blue and green) plus a lid in red make up the complete stacking set for the 1940s fiesta promotional campaigns. This is the exact set offered for that ensemble.

For Sale: $485

Lazarus and Other Novelties

Vintage Fiestaware Lazarus 1940 Anniversary Egg Cup in Original Green Glaze

Vintage Fiesta Original Green Lazarus Egg Cup »

Circa 1940: Lazarus department store, out of Columbus Ohio, had a special relationship with Homer Laughlin Pottery Company. The gold stenciled pieces produced for the Lazarus anniversaries are a blast! Found on fruit bowls, egg cups, tumblers and plates, the commemorative pieces made by HLCo are a delight to find and add an interesting twist to the advanced collection.

For Sale: $175

Vintage Fiestaware Cobalt Blue Lazarus 1938 Anniversary Fruit Bowl

1938 Lazarus Anniversary Cobalt Fruit Bowl »

Circa 1938: Lazarus department store, out of Columbus Ohio, had a special relationship with Homer Laughlin Pottery Company. The gold stenciled pieces produced for the Lazarus anniversaries are a blast!

For Sale: $145

Green Stripe Vintage Fiestaware 10 inch Dinner Plate

Vintage Fiesta 10" Plate with Green Stripes »

Circa 1940-1942: To find the striped vintage Fiesta pottery is a great treat and many collectors will never find these pieces in the wild any longer. This example of the 10" plate with green stripes, made for Sears & Roebuck, is in excellent condition without damage to the cold painted stripes. An early plate, it is heavily hand tooled on the back and unmarked.

For Sale: $145

ivory vintage fiestaware 7 inch plate with green stripes for sale

Vintage Fiesta 7" Plate with Green Stripes »

Circa 1940-1942: To find the striped vintage Fiesta pottery is a great treat and many collectors will never find these pieces in the wild anylonger. This example of the 7" plate with green stripes, made for Sears & Roebuck, is in excellent condition without damage to the cold painted stripes. An early plate, it is heavily hand tooled on the back and unmarked.

For Sale: $55

Orphan Annie promotional fiestaware homer laughlin ivory handled tumbler mug made in 1933 for the Ovaltine Chicago company

Orphan Annie Decalware Ovaltine Childs Mug »

Circa 1932-1933: Developed in the early 30s, the child's mug made by the Homer Laughlin China Company, was dipped in the creamy ivory vellum glaze. Orphan Annie decals were added for the Wander Company of Chicago, makers of Ovaltine. Hand applied green trim was added to the rim and the handle. The ceramic pottery mugs were only in production for a little over a year before a plastic version replaced the original HLCo ovaltine mug.

For Sale: $125

1939-1940 New York World's Fair Items

Worlds Fair New York 1939 American Potter Exhibit Potters Wheel Embossed Plate Homer Laughlin Turquoise For Sale

The American Potter, NY Worlds Fair, Turquoise "Thrower at the Wheel" »

Circa 1939: The highly detailed, embossed potters plates that Bill Barrisford and Garvin Miller created for Homer Laughlin's participation in the Joint Exhibit of Capital and Labor for the New York 1939 Worlds Fair are a joyous celebration of talent, technique and artistry.

For Sale: $75

Worlds Fair New York 1939 American Potter Exhibit Potters Wheel Embossed Plate Homer Laughlin Brown For Sale

The American Potter, NY Worlds Fair, Brown "Thrower at the Wheel" »

Circa 1939: The highly detailed, embossed potters plates that Bill Barrisford and Garvin Miller created for Homer Laughlin's participation in the Joint Exhibit of Capital and Labor for the New York 1939 Worlds Fair are a joyous celebration of talent, technique and artistry.

For Sale: $95

Worlds Fair New York 1939 American Potter Exhibit Potters Wheel Embossed Plate Homer Laughlin in Ivory For Sale

The American Potter, NY Worlds Fair, Ivory "Thrower at the Wheel" »

Circa 1939: Examples of the potter throwing at the wheel in the original vintage fiesta ivory vellum glaze are harder to find than the other colors and blend in perfectly to create extra interest in your Fiesta collection.

For Sale: $125

Worlds Fair New York 1939 American Potter Exhibit Artist Decorating a Vase Embossed Plaque Homer Laughlin Vintage Fiesta Turquoise For Sale

The American Potter, NY Worlds Fair, Turquoise "Artist Decorating a Vase" »

Circa 1939: The embossed plaques came in two scenes, "Thrower at the Wheel"and "Artist Decorating a Vase". Both scenes were produced in the original Vintage Fiesta turquoise glaze, brown and rutile (beige).

For Sale: $75

Worlds Fair New York 1939 American Potter Exhibit Artist Decorating a Vase Embossed Plaque Homer Laughlin original brown glaze For Sale

The American Potter, NY Worlds Fair, Brown "Artist Decorating a Vase" »

Circa 1939: The embossed plaques came in two scenes, "Thrower at the Wheel"and "Artist Decorating a Vase". Both scenes were produced in the original Vintage Fiesta turquoise glaze, brown, and rutile (beige).

For Sale: $95

Worlds Fair New York 1939 American Potter Exhibit Artist at the Wheel Embossed Plaque Homer Laughlin original brown glaze For Sale

The American Potter, NY Worlds Fair, Ivory "Artist Decorating a Vase" »

Circa 1939: The embossed plaques came in two scenes, "Thrower at the Wheel"and "Artist Decorating a Vase". Ivory examples are hard to find and mix in so nicely with your vintage fiestaware collection.

For Sale: $125

American Potter Homer Laughlin 1940 New York Worlds Fair George and Martha Washington Pottery Pitchers

The American Potter, NY Worlds Fair, George and Martha Washington Mugs »

Circa 1940: 5" Mugs— George Washington was making the rounds of popularity again, as the first president of the United States, celebrating his 150th innaugural anniversary. Homer Laughlin Potter Company celebrated with a variety of portrait mugs and creamers, masterfully carved, with an exhuberance of detail. His steadfast other, Martha, will be harder to find, but was not forgotten and was also given the most exquisite attention to detail.

For Sale: $165

American Potter Homer Laughlin 1939 New York Worlds Fair George Washington Head Bust Pottery Mug

The American Potter, NY Worlds Fair, George Washington Mug »

Circa 1939: 5" MugModeled by Bill Barrisford for Homer Laughlin's participation in the Joint Exhibit of Capital and Labor for the New York 1939 Worlds Fair, the 11 oz. George Washington carved bust exhibits a mastery of sculptural talent. Dipped in the ever popular Homer Laughlin Century ivory vellum glaze, our founding father takes on a mellow lustre.

For Sale: $75

American Potter Homer Laughlin 1939 New York Worlds Fair Martha Washington Head Bust Pottery Individual Creamer

The American Potter , NY Worlds Fair, Martha Washington Creamer »

Circa 1939: 2" Individual CreamerModeled by Bill Barrisford for Homer Laughlin's participation in the Joint Exhibit of Capital and Labor for the New York 1939 Worlds Fair, the 11 oz. George Washington carved bust exhibits a mastery of sculptural talent. Dipped in the ever popular Homer Laughlin Century ivory vellum glaze, our founding father takes on a mellow lustre.

For Sale: $95

Season's Scenes Ashtrays

1939 1940 New York Worlds Fair Turquoise Summer Scene Ashtray The American Potter Joint Exhibit

The American Potter NonStandard Turquoise Summer Scene »

Circa 1940: Summer in Turquoise— Delightful scenes were skillfully etched into molds, each representing a season. Summers clear blue skies were perfectly captured in the bright turquoise Vintage Fiesta glaze.

For Sale: $145

The American Potter NonStandard Turquoise Autumn Scene »

Circa 1940: Autumn in Nonstandard Turquoise GlazeAlready unique, the seasonal scenes are occasionally found dipped in nonstandard glaze colors, like this example of the Autumn scene, which is usually found in the red glaze.

For Sale: $265

Bob Zordani and Heidi Kellner: (217) 714-5016, Lexington, Virginia: heidi@happyheidi.com