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Pottery »Vintage Fiesta & Harlequin Homer Laughlin Pottery in the Original Medium Green Glaze | Circa 1959-1969
The medium green vintage Fiesta glaze has the distinction of being the final color added to the original fiestaware pottery line. The '60s psychedelic era, awash in paisely patterns and elaborate decoration, left little room for the solid color mix-n-match tableware. Far fewer fiestaware pieces will be found dipped in the medium green glaze than in the previous ten vintage colors. Standard fiestaware pieces such as the cream soup bowl, 4 3/4" fruit bowl and the dessert bowl were discontinued within months after the medium green colored glaze made its way to market. Verifying an item is medium green can be tricky and takes an expert to know the difference. The final four color ensemble was formed when the newly introduced medium green was combined with the reintroduction of original red and the longstanding colors of yellow and turquoise. Collectors of Fiesta pottery will cherish their pieces in the original vintage 1960s medium green glaze. Twenty three pieces make up the entire selection in the medium green glaze. Ambitious collectors can continue their hunt in the Harlequin shapes which will also prove hard to find in medium green.
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Vintage Fiesta Sauce Boat in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1969: The Fiesta sauce boat is a classic staple of the pottery line and has been included in the line for the entire production run, including unmarked versions during the Ironstone years, and again today in the post 1986 glazes. A great rounded belly and arched spout naturalize the piece, while the countless concentric lines decorate the edges in truely art-deco fashion, culminating in cascading scallops hidden at the base of the handle. For Sale: $175 |
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Vintage Fiesta Covered Casserole in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1969: Fiesta pottery had been on the market for nearly 25 years before the introduction of the Medium Green glaze. Sales were already slowing and many pieces had been discontinued from the original line. The covered casserole was one of the last remaining giants of the original Fiesta selection. A fantastic piece of holloware that included great details like separately cast handles and knobs that would have to be hand applied, along with an abundance of concentric rings and a gently flaring foot. Advanced collectors will enjoy the ability to add such a large piece of Medium Green holloware to their collection. It is an iconic piece that marks the end of an era. For Sale: $1250 |
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Vintage Fiesta 6" Plate in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1969: This example of the 6" Fiesta plate in medium green is in excellent condition, without use or damage, no unsightly chips or scratches mar the surface, so you may enjoy the delightful expanse of the rare medium green. Inkstamped on the back. For Sale: $35 |
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Vintage Fiesta 7" Plate in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1960-1969: The 7" Salad Fiesta plate is such a perfect size. This example in the hard to find medium green is in excellent, unused condition with a great, vibrant glaze. For Sale: $35 |
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Vintage Fiesta 9" Plate in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1969: Excellent condition and inkstamped in the glaze on the back. Medium green was the last color added to the original line when the 50s colors were discontinued and red was reintroduced. Medium green complements original red in suprising and delightful ways. 9" Plate in medium green. For Sale: $45 |
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Vintage Harlequin 6" Plate in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1965: The plate was the first piece designed by creator Frederik Rhead as he set out to develop a solid color, mix-n-match pottery line at the request of the five-and-dime giant of the time, Woolworth's. For Sale: $55 |
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Vintage Harlequin 7" Plate in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1965: The plate was the first piece designed by creator Frederik Rhead as he set out to develop a solid color, mix-n-match pottery line at the request of the five-and-dime giant of the time, Woolworth's. This example, in the Medium Green glaze is in unused condition, without a scratch or spot of use. For Sale: $65 |
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VIntage Fiesta 5 1/2" Fruit Bowl in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1969: Vintage Fiesta Berry bowls come in two sizes and are a delight to use for everything from ice cream to soup. For Sale: $75 |
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Vintage Fiesta Cup and Saucer Set in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1969: The simple teacup and saucer set represents all the classic elements of the vintage Fiesta pottery line— from its tell-tale ring handle to multiple bands of concentric rings that decorate the surface in abundance. For Sale: $85 |
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Vintage Fiesta Tom and Jerry Mug in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1969: Classic Medium Green, so hard to find, made in far fewer quantities than the versions in the 40s when Fiesta pottery was at its height of popularity. This is a gorgeous example of the tom and jerry ring handled mug. For Sale: $95 |
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Vintage Fiesta Deep Plate in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1969. Medium Green vintage Fiesta deep plate in medium green. The deep plate is also refered to as the soup bowl or rimmed soup bowl. This example is in excellent condition. For Sale: $95 |
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Vintage Harlequin Nappy Bowl in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1951-1959: The medium green glaze was the last of the glazes developed for the Harlequin pottery line. Introduced in 1951, collectors will cherish finding such excellent examples of the harlequin pottery in the original medium green glaze. For Sale: $110 |
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VIntage Fiesta Ring Handled Creamer in Original Mediium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1969: Just as the medium green glaze was the last color used on the vintage fiesta pottery line, it will probably be the last color added to collectors shelves. Even the simple ring handled creamer carries the charm of the line along with its ring handle, abundance of concentric rings that even adorn the foot and make their way over the spout. This example in the harder to find medium green glaze is in excellent condition without damage or use. Marked "HLCo fiesta MADE IN USA". For Sale: $125 |
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Vintage Fiesta 8 1/2" Nappy Bowl in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1969. Fantastic condition on this hard to find medium green Fiesta 8 1/2" nappy bowl. Collector quality with no chips, cracks, glaze irregularities, scratches, touchups or repairs. For Sale: $125 |
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Vintage Fiesta 10" Dinner Plate in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1960-1969: Medium Green Dinner plates prove to be the hardest of all the Fiesta plates to find. Most sets sold included the 9" Luncheon Plate and smaller plates, so to find the large 10" plate in the last vintage color of Medium Green is a delight. For Sale: $125 |
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Vintage Harlequin Oatmeal Bowl in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959: Produced in Medium Green for One Year Only— The Harlequin Pottery Oatmeal Bowl was produced for 19 years and made in all twelve original Harlequin colors. Modeled after the Fruit & Nappy Bowl, it shares a rolled top and same proportional design. This example in the original Medium Green glaze is in excellent condition, without damage or use. For Sale: $125 |
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Vintage Fiesta Cup and Saucer in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959: Inside Rings Hard to find medium green ring handled Fiesta teacups with the inside upper rings. Most have smooth interiors, so it's a treat to find the rare variety with the inner rings. For Sale: $145 |
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Vintage Harlequin Deep Plate in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1965: The deep plate was part of the original 16 piece Harlequin line and was the only individual bowl, vs. a serving bowl. Utilitarian and diverse, it is surprising to find vintage Harlequin pottery in the original vintage Fiesta medium green glaze. Measures 8 1/2"w x 1 1/2"h For Sale: $145 |
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Vintage Fiesta Individual Salad Bowl in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1969. Wonderful Medium Green glaze on a fantastic piece of vintage Fiesta pottery. The individual salad bowls has thick walls and inside rings and is marked on the bottom with the backstamp "genuine Fiesta". For Sale: $165 |
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Vintage Fiesta Platter in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1969: It is a delight to find any pieces of vintage Fiesta in medium green and the platter does not disappoint. For Sale: $175 |
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Vintage Fiesta Cup and Saucer Complete Set of '60s Colors »Circa 1959-1969: Collectors of Vintage Fiesta pottery will appreciate finding complete assembled sets. With the introduction of medium green, the original ring handled cups were slightly redesigned. Keen eyes will note that the inside rings were removed. These smooth inside cups still have the original ring handles and turned foot and marked saucers. This set showcases the complete four colors of red, turquoise, yellow and medium green and is without damage or use. For Sale: $220 |
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Vintage Fiesta Ashtray in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1951-1959: The vintage Fiesta ashtray only piece of the vintage Fiesta line where the decorative bands of concentric rings are broken, in this case by the three shallow wells around the rim in which to hold your after dinner smoke. Even the utilitarian ashtray is executed with detail and flare. For Sale: $225 |
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Vintage Fiesta Sugar Bowl & Creamer Set in Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1969: Three Piece Set—The Fiesta lidded sugar and ring handled creamer set is a necessary part of dressing the table. There is no greater way to celebrate this delightful duo than with the rich medium green glaze. Homer Laughlin produced many greens, but it is this perfected medium green, at the end of the original Vintage Fiesta line that shows a mastery of color. For Sale: $325 |
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VIntage Fiesta 4 3/4" Fruit Bowl in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959: The 4 3/4" Fiesta fruit bowl was part of the original line in 1936, but the same year Medium Green glaze was introduced this little bowl was phased out of production, making them very hard to find in medium green. Measures 4 13/16"w x 1 19/16"h. For Sale: $375 |
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Vintage Fiesta 13" Chop Plate in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1969: By the end of the 50s Fiesta sales were declining and production was much more limited, so not only was medium green produced for much less time than other vintage Fiesta colors, it was also produced in less quantities, making it all the harder to find. For Sale: $425 |
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Vintage Harlequin Sugar Bowl in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1965: Produced for less than six years, at a time when solid color dinnerware was loosing public interest, the Medium Green glaze developed and used by Homer Laughlin Pottery Company in the 50s is hard to find and highly desirable. There are few lidded pieces in medium green to add to your collection and this Harlequin sugar bowl in the original Medium green will be a delight to add to your collection. Please note one small area of lighter glaze on the top of the lid but no chips, cracks, dings and no use at all make this a marvelous example. Measures 4 1/4"h x 5 1/2w For Sale: $425 |
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Vintage Fiesta Dessert Bowl in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1960: One of the rarest medium green Fiesta pieces is the humble dessert bowl, produced for less than a year and in far less quanities than earlier pieces. Collectors will delight in finding the dessert bowl in medium green. This example is in excellent condition without damage or use and with a wonderful, even and rich application of the medium green. For Sale: $535 |
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Vintage Fiesta Teapot in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1969: In June of 1959 the Fiesta line was revamped and one last new color was added—Medium Green, considered the last color added to the original vintage Fiesta pottery line. Fiesta pottery, which had been some of the most popular American dishware since the late 30s saw a great decline in sales during the 60s, and production slowed during this time. The medium teapot remained one of the largest pieces still in production and one of the few holloware shapes to make it to the end of the lines production. So to find this last piece in the final color is a great treat for the collector. This example is in excellent and boasts a wonderful nice even glaze.Marked in the mold on the base "HLC fiesta MADE IN U.S.A." Measures 8 1/2" w x 5 1/8"h. For Sale: $925 |
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Vintage Fiesta Disk Water Pitcher in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1969: Medium green has the distinction of being the last color added to the shapes that made up the original Fiesta pottery line. Yellow, turquoise, re-issued red and medium green were the last four glaze selections available before the once ravenously popular Fiesta line ceased production in 1969. For Sale: $1150 |
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Vintage Fiesta Covered Casserole in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959-1969: Fiesta pottery had been on the market for nearly 25 years before the introduction of the Medium Green glaze. Sales were already slowing and many pieces had been discontinued from the original line. The covered casserole was one of the last remaining giants of the original Fiesta selection. A fantastic piece of holloware that included great details like separately cast handles and knobs that would have to be hand applied, along with an abundance of concentric rings and a gently flaring foot. Advanced collectors will enjoy the ability to add such a large piece of Medium Green holloware to their collection. It is an iconic piece that marks the end of an era. For Sale: $1250 |
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Vintage Fiesta Cream Soup Bowl in Original Medium Green Glaze »Circa 1959: The cream soup bowl remained popular through the 1950s, but was cut from the original vintage fiesta pottery line just as the last new color of medium green was being added. It's estimated that Vintage Fiesta cream soup bowls were only made for a few months after the introduction of the medium green glaze, thus making them one of the hardest to find final pieces in the Vintage Fiesta pottery line. For Sale: $1250 |
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