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 30s and 40s 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.

Vintage Fiesta TeaCup & Saucer Sets in Original Red Glaze with Mother Father Original Decals »

Circa 1936: Fiesta pottery was released in 1936 and was an instant sensation. This unique pair of cup and saucer sets must have been ordered as a special anniversary gift for someones parents 35th wedding anniversary. Both are flat bottom cups, with stheir original flat bottom saucers and both come with their original one-of-a-kind decals. A remarkable find for the advanced collector.

For Sale: $450

Vintage Hacienda Decalware Sugar and Creamer Set »

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: $165

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Vintage Hacienda Decalware Batter Tray in Original Ivory Glaze with Red Stripes »

Circa 1936-1944: Homer Laughlin's Century pottery line lended itself not only to Riviera, but to many decal ware lines as well. Hacienda, with its cascade of southwestern pots and cacti showcases a house in the background and a bench with sombrero and Mexican blanket in the foreground. It's extra nice on the batter tray with the multiple red stripes hand painted on the tab handles. This example is in very good condition. Measures 11 1/2" Long.

For Sale: $115

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Vintage Homer Laughlin Mexicana Decal Large Round Nappy Vegetable Bowl »

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. The large round vegetable/nappy bowl was one of only two serving bowls for the table and is a delight to add to the collection. Large and full of statement, the Mexicana decal and hand applied cold painted red stripe on this example is in very nice condition without damage or distracting wear. It is marked on the back "Homer Laughlin MADE IN USA".

For Sale: $85

Vintage Mexicana Decalware 10" Dinner Plate with Red Stripe »

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

Vintage Mexicana Decalware Deep Plate with Red Stripes »

Circa 1936-1944: The deep plates large size showcases the Mexicana decal scene of cascading southwestern pots with dramatic blue shadows cast among the cacti. Finished off with a hand applied red stripe around the rim, this piece displays wonderfully and mixes and matches with a wide variety of Homer Laughlin pottery favorites.

For Sale: $50

Vintage Mexicana Decalware 9" Luncheon Plate in Original Ivory with Red Stripe »

Circa 1940: 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. 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: $40

Vintage Mexicana Homer Laughlin Decal Berry Bowl with Red Stripe »

Circa 1938: The Mexicana decal applied to the Riviera/Century shape ivory berry bowl decorated with a hand applied cold painted red stripe makes a delightful piece.

For Sale: $35

Vintage Hacienda Homer Laughlin Decaled Berry Bowl with Red Stripe »

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 a Homer Laughlin Century shape berry bowl, the Hacienda Decal is applied and a Red Stripe is hand painted at the end of production. Marked on the back with a glaze stamp "Homer Laughlin MADE IN U.S.A. E 41 N 8". This example is in excellent condition without damage and very little signs of use to the stripe and the decal. Measures 5 1/2" w

For Sale: $35

Vintage Mexicana Decalware 6" Bread & Butter Plate with Red Stripe »

Circa 1938: The bread and butter plate is an essential part of a tablewares selection. The humble 6" bread and butter plate is perhaps the cornerstone 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: $20