Southwestern frenzy, trips to Tiawana and the romanticism of travel to Mexico found its way into the hearts of the American people and onto the sides of our tableware. The 1930s and 1940s were a time of exuberant optimism and the designs of Frederick Rhead's pottery, coming out of Newell West Virginia couldn't be more representative of the era.
Conchita is one of a small handful of southwestern themed decals utilized by Homer Laughlin during the 1930s. Slightly harder to find than Mexicana or Hacienda, the pattern is recognized by a grouping of a large yellow clay pot, a snake plant in a squat blue pot and a blooming cactus and when larger surfaces allow a hanging grouping of fruit on the right.
Circa 1938-1941: The Conchita decal consists of a snake plant in a blue pot inbetween a double yellow clay pot and a flowering cactus. A large grouping of colorful hanging fruit also adorn the scene. The Conchita decal is extra nice on largest made tray.
For Sale: $165
Circa 1938-1941: Marked on the reverse "Kitchen Kraft OvenServe", the cake plate with the Conchita decal pairing makes a wonderful addition to the vintage collection.
For Sale: $85 55
Circa 1938-1941: Marked on the reverse "Kitchen Kraft OvenServe", the pie plate with the Conchita decal pairing makes a wonderful addition to the vintage collection.
For Sale: $75
Hacienda in spanish can be translated as ranch or estate. The Hacienda decal is closely related to Mexicana but can be distinguished by the adobe building that frames the background. A wooden bench, large sombrero and cacti in the distance finish setting the southwestern scene.
Circa 1936-1939: Here is a fantastic sugar and creamer set of the original Homer Laughlin Pottery Company's Hacienda decalware on their famous Century line. This popular line boasts a profusely decorated display of Mexicana decals and is finished off with many hand painted red stripes.
For Sale: $175
Circa 1936-1944: Homer Laughlin's Century pottery line lended itself not only to Riviera, but to many of their decal ware lines as well. Mexicana, with its cascade of southwestern pots and cacti has become the most widely known of their many decals. It's extra nice on the batter tray with the multiple red stripes hand painted on the tab handles. This example is in good condition. Measures 11 1/2" Long.
For Sale: $135
Circa 1939: The century lines shapes were used on both Riviera pottery and on many decalware designs. The deep plate is a wonderful piece with scalloped edges and a nice gentle well that is accentuated with the decal scenes and outlined in hand painted red stripes. Excellent condition on this example.
For Sale: $55
Circa 1939: The Homer Laughlin oatmeal bowls are one of the harder shapes to find, perhaps because they are the perfect size for so many uses and were overused or damaged, perhaps less of them were made, in either case, it's always nice to find these elusive bowls. Marked. Measures 6 1/4" x 2".
For Sale: $60
Circa May 1941: The Hacienda Decal showcases a cascade of southwestern pots and cacti, a house in the background, and a bench with sombrero and Mexican blanket in the foreground. Shown here on the berry bowl.
For Sale: $35
Circa 1938-1944: It's rare to find southwestern themed decalware range shakers so I was surprised and delighted to find these recently. This pair is in excellent condition, decorated with the Mexicana decal and hand applied red stripes.
For Sale: $175
Circa 1938-1948: This larger than commonly found rectangular batter tray is a fantastic way to enjoy the southwestern Mexicana decal and hand applied series of red stripes. This example is in unusually excellent condition without signs of use.
For Sale: $175
Circa 1941: Homer Laughlin's Century pottery line lended itself not only to Riviera, but to many of their decal ware lines as well. Mexicana, with its cascade of southwestern pots and cacti has become the most widely known of their many decals.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1941: The large 10" dinner plate is the final plate in a tablewares set. The harder to find, large, 10" dinner plate is a delight to find with the Mexicana decal and marked "MEXICANA". Excellent condition on the Mexicana decal and boldly painted red stripe. No use, no damage. Marked on reverse. Measures 10 1/2"
For Sale: $75
Circa 1938: Mexicana, with its cascade of southwestern pots and cacti has become the most widely known of their many decals. This is an example of the 8 3/4" Century shape luncheon plate with the Mexicana decal - nicely stamed in gold on reverse.
For Sale: $50
Circa 1936: Homer Laughlin's Century pottery line lended itself not only to Riviera, but to many of their decal ware lines as well. Mexicana, with its cascade of southwestern pots and cacti has become the most widely known of their many decals.
For Sale: $50
Circa 1938: The humble 6" plate is an essential piece of a potteries line. Homer Laughlin celebrates it here with the addition of a Mexicana decal and a boldly painted red stripe.
For Sale: $25
Circa 1938: Embracing the popularity of the Southwest scenes of the 30s and 40s, Homer Laughlin's Mexicana decal has become the most widely recognized from the era.
For Sale: $35
Circa 1938-1940: Complete Three Piece Set— The Sunporch decal was used on a few Homer Laughlin shapes, but its first appearance was on the Kitchen Kraft line, decorated with red trim and two sized decals.
For Sale: $850 750
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
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
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