Vintage Fiesta
Pottery: Special Promotional Campaign Pieces | Circa 1940-1952
The items produced for the first Vintage Fiesta promotional campaign included a covered "French Casserole," a four piece stacking "Refrigerator Set," borrowed from the Kitchen Kraft line, a "Sugar Cream and Tray Set," a "Salad Set," which included the large yellow unlisted salad bowl with a fork and spoon, also from the Kitchen Kraft line. The ambitious campaign additions didn't stop there, a three piece promo casserole made up the "Kitchen Set," consisting of a green casserole bottom, with a red lid and yellow pie plate, and finally a raffia-wrapped handled metal casserole holder for a regular Fiesta chop plate. The exhuberance at Homer Laughlin must have been great, as they resurrected the smaller 30 ounce disk pitcher and the tumblers designed for Kraft to put together a "Juice Set". The popular juice set found itself with a full wardrobe, as it was offered in a variety of ensembles. The juice pitcher was dipped in red for a premium set from "Old Reliable Coffee". Then again, in 1948, with the release of the "Jubilee" glazes, the juice pitcher found itself touting Celadon green and two each of the tumblers in mist gray, shell pink and cream beige completed that set. Finaly, once more, the last of the vintage promo juice combos would be used for Woolworth's "Rhythm" line. The '50s Vintage Fiesta gray glaze would be used for the juice pitcher, and two each of tumblers in Harlequin yellow, chartreuse, and forest green would round out the last vintage Homer Laughlin Juice Set promotional ensemble. This last "Rhythm" based version is considered rare. Collectors will have a hard time procuring one, let alone two, of the tumblers in these colors. The popularity of these sets is obvious, as shown by their long running success, in a wide variety of glazes from the early 40s to 50s.
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Vintage Fiesta Disk Juice Pitcher in Harlequin Yellow Glaze »Circa 1940-1942: Here is the vintage fiesta disk juice pitcher in Harlequin yellow. More commonly seen in the original Fiesta yellow glaze, it is a suprise and a treat to find the fiesta disk juice pitcher in the bright and sunny Harlequin yellow glaze. For Sale: $175 |
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Vintage Fiesta Kitchen Kraft Cake Server in Original Red Glaze »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: $175 |
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Vintage Kitchen Kraft Red Salad Spoon with Original Label »Circa 1938-1943: Unlike the Fiesta For Sale: $225 |
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Vintage Kitchen Kraft Fork in Original Blue Glaze »Circa 1938-1944: It is delightful to think about an era when one would use delicate pottery utensils! A ceramic pottery fork with delicate tines and an edge so thin it defies logic showcases the optimistic enthusiasm of the era. For Sale: $165 |
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Vintage Kitchen Kraft Fork with Label in Original Cobalt Blue Glaze »Circa 1938-1944: It is delightful to think about an era when one would use delicate pottery utensils! A ceramic pottery fork with delicate tines and an edge so thin it defies logic showcases the optimistic enthusiasm of the era. For Sale: $185 |
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Vintage Kitchen Kraft Blue Salad Spoon with Original Label »Circa 1938-1944: Unlike the Fiesta For Sale: $195 |
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Vintage Homer Laughlin RoyalChrome Mfg. Co. Chicago Covered Casserole in Original Cobalt Blue Glaze »Circa 1936-1943: This example boasts its original price tag which reads "The Emporium St. Paul $1.39". Comes with the metal go-along carrier and makes a wonderful set. Undamaged piece of course, never seeing any use. For Sale: $275 |
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| Vintage Fiesta Promotional Individual Sugar, Creamer and Figure 8 Tray Sets |
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The American Potter Exhibit, NY Worlds Fair, George Washington Mug in Original Ivory Vellum Glaze »Circa 1939: 2" Bisque Inidividual Creamer— Modeled by Bill Barrisford for Homer Laughlin's participation in the Joint Exhibit of Capital and Labor for the New York 1939 Worlds Fair, the depiction of George Washington is a classic. Usully found dipped in an ivory vellum glaze, the unglazed bisque versions are reportedly much more scarce. For Sale: $75 |
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The American Potter, NY Worlds Fair, George and Martha Washington Mugs in Original Ivory Vellum Glaze »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 |
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The American Potter 1939-1940 New York Worlds Fair Joint Exibit Seasons Scenes by Homer Laughlin »Circa 1940: Summer in Turquoise— Showcasing their excellence, Homer Laughlin must have used one of their most skilled artists to carve the reliefs for what would become their seasonal dish sets at the New York Worlds Fair from 1939-1940. For Sale: $145 |
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Homer Laughlin The American Potter Spring Scene (1940 New York Worlds Fair Souvenir) »Circa 1940: Homer Laughlin China Co. joined Knowles, Hall, Croni, Paden City, and the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters to build and staff an operating kiln during the 1940 New York World's Fair. Homer Laughlin produced many souvenirs for the fair. This example of the spring scene ashtray in the original green glaze is an excellent example and is nicely marked in a dark glaze on the back "Joint exhibit of capital and labor — the American Potter — New York Worlds Fair 1940 For Sale: $165 |
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Homer Laughlin The American Potter Autumn Scene (1940 New York Worlds Fair Souvenir) »Circa 1940: The Vintage Fiesta solid colored glazes had only been introduced to the market a few years before the 1939 New York Worlds Fair. Homer Laughlins solid colored tableware was off to a promising start, and modern day collectors are fortunate to have the art pottery produced under the Joint Exhibit of Capital and Labor to add to the original assorment of specialties. For Sale: $185 |
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The American Potter 1939-1940 New York Worlds Fair Joint Exibit Seasons Scenes by Homer Laughlin »Circa 1940: Spring in Turquoise— Already unique, the seasonal scenes are occasionally found dipped in non standard glaze colors, like this turquoise example of the usually green Sping scene. For Sale: $265 |
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Homer Laughlin American Potter Art Vase (1939 New York Worlds Fair Souvenir) in Original Yellow Glaze »Circa 1940: Homer Laughlin China Co joined others in operating a kiln during the 1939 New York World's Fair. Homer Laughlin produced many souvenirs for the fair, including this example of the 7" yellow art vase is in excellent condition without damage or use and is marked on the bottom "Joint exhibit of capital and labor — the American Potter — New York Worlds Fair" For Sale: $650 |
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The American Potter, NY Worlds Fair, "Artist at the Wheel" Embossed Plaque in Turquoise Glaze »Circa 1939: In the Original Box— The embossed plaques came in two scenes, "Thrower at the Wheel"and "Artist at the Wheel". Both scenes were produced in the original Vintage Fiesta turquoise, as shown here (includes original box). For Sale: $150 |
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Vintage Homer Laughlin Child's Mug with Orphan Annie in Original Ivory Glaze with Green Stripes »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: $75 |
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Vintage Fiesta Red Glaze Homer Laughlin Covered Casserole with Royal Metal Go-Along Carrier »Circa 1938-1940: The vintage Homer Laughlin covered casserole in original Fiesta SOLD |
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Vintage Kitchen Kraft Cobalt Stacking Unit with Original Label »Circa 1937-1944: Unlike the Fiesta SOLD |
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Vintage Homer Laughlin Pottery Company Tricolator Products Bowl in Original Ivory Glaze »Circa 1939: Less than 20 extra pieces were crafted for inclusion in special promos, and one of the most fun mix-n-match promo pieces was the yellow juice pitcher and six tumbler set. SOLD |
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Homer Laughlin American Potter Zodiac Cup and Saucer Set (1940 New York Worlds Fair) in Original Turquoise Glaze »Circa 1940: Homer Laughlin China Co joined others in operating a kiln during the 1939 New York World's Fair. Homer Laughlin produced many souvenirs for the fair, including this example of the zodiac cup and saucer set in original turquoise glaze. Nicely marked in the dark glaze on the bottom "Joint exhibit of capital and labor — the American Potter — New York Worlds Fair" SOLD |
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George and Martha Washington Large Pitchers 1940 Worlds Fair Matching Souvenirs »Circa 1940 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 pitchers, 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. SOLD |
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Homer Laughlin American Potter Art Vase (1940 New York Worlds Fair Souvenir) in Original Yellow Glaze »Circa 1940: Homer Laughlin China Co joined others in operating a kiln during the 1939 New York World's Fair. Homer Laughlin produced many souvenirs for the fair, including this example of the 7 1/2" yellow art vase is in excellent condition without damage or use and is nicely marked in the dark glaze on the back "Joint exhibit of capital and labor — the American Potter — New York Worlds Fair" SOLD |
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