Circa 1951-1959: By the time the 1950s rolled around and America was entering it's post-atomic age, sales of brightly colored tableware was decreasing. Homer Laughlin tried to boost sales with a new color pallette more appropriate to the era, but far fewer quantities were manufactured as sales slowed and eventually the company would discontinue many of their previously popular wares. Collectors understand this by how difficult it is to find Harlequin in the 1950s colors. Measuring nearly 10" wide and 5 1/2" tall, the art deco tab handles and triangular top handle are uniquely Harlequin and a delight for your solid-color dinner table. The subtle decorations abound - from the triple tear drop shapes at the edges of the handles to the bands of concentric rings to the sharp angular lines - all just great mid century design elements. This example is in excellent condition with no damage, no use and a very good example of the gray glaze.
