| Vintage Fiesta Pottery Ashtrays |
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Circa 1940-1969: Vintage smokers will rejoice when they get to use Fiesta for their smoking pleasure.
For Sale: $65
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Circa 1940-1951: Vintage smokers will rejoice when they get to use Fiesta for their smoking pleasure. This example in cobalt is marked with the "GENUINE fiesta HCLo USA" backstamp.
For Sale: $65
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Circa 1940-1969: The 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.
For Sale: $75
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Circa 1936-1939: Early Version Outside Bottom Rings— The vintage Fiesta ashtray was part of the original line, released in 1936. This is an example of a piece from that period, before the "Genuine Fiesta" stamp was designed. The bottoms of these early versions will be covered with bands of concentric rings that would have been etched in the clay by hand on a jiggering machine.
For Sale: $90
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Circa 1936-1939:Circa 1936-1939: Early Version Outside Bottom Rings— Part of the original line, from 1936, before the "Genuine Fiesta" stamp was designed. The bottoms of these early versions will be covered with rings instead.
$90
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Circa 1940-1951: The vintage Fiesta ashtray was part of the original line, released in 1936. This is an example from the 1940 version forward, after the outside bottom rings were removed to add the copyrighted "GENUINE fiesta" glaze stamp. In excellent condition, with no signs of use and no damage, the creamy vellum Vintage Fiesta ivory glaze is wonderful to find in nice, clean, unused condition like this. Guaranteed to please.
For Sale: $110
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Circa 1936-1939: Early Version Outside Bottom Rings— Part of the original Fiesta line, this example displays the early outside bottom rings, dating it to the first few years of production. A great example with no flaws and a great glaze and covered in concentric rings.
For Sale: $125
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Circa 1936-1939: Early Version Outside Bottom Rings— The vintage Fiesta ashtray was part of the original line, released in 1936. This is an example of a piece from that period, before the "Genuine Fiesta" stamp was designed. The bottoms of these early versions will be covered with bands of concentric rings that would have been etched in the clay by hand on a jiggering machine.
For Sale: $135
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Circa 1937-1939: Early Version Outside Bottom Rings— It's hard to find the turquoise version of the early variety Fiesta ashtray since the glaze color wasn't developed until later in 1937. From the Richard Mayberry Collection.
For Sale: $135.
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Circa 1951 to 1959: Vintage smokers will rejoice when they get to use Fiesta for their smoking pleasure. 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. This example in 50s rose is marked with the "GENUINE fiesta HCLo USA" backstamp and is excellent, unused condition.
For Sale: $110
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Circa 1951 to 1959: Vintage smokers will rejoice when they get to use Fiesta for their smoking pleasure. This example in 50s forest green is marked with the "GENUINE fiesta HCLo USA" backstamp.
For Sale: $110
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Circa 1951-1959: Vintage smokers will rejoice when they get to use Fiesta for their smoking pleasure. This example in 50s forest green is marked with the "GENUINE fiesta HCLo USA" backstamp.
For Sale: $110
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Circa 1951-1959: The Vintage Fiesta ashtray was one of the original pieces designed in the mid 30s for the launch of the Fiesta pottery line, and remained in production even through the end of Fiesta Ironstone's run in 1973. Obviously smoking was important around the vintage table, but even if you are not a smoker and have no intention of using the now valuable and collectable vintage Fiesta ashtray, it is still a shape in which we can delight, with its endless bands of concentric rings.
For Sale: $125
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Circa 1959-1969: The vintage Fiesta ashtray only piece of the vintage 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 unique and executed with detail and flare.
For Sale: $225
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| Vintage Harlequin Ashtrays |
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Circa 1942-1959: Unlike most other items in the fiesta line, Harlequin had three different ashtray versions. The basketweave version was modeled after the Japanese Marutomo ware ashtray without the floral decoration.
For Sale: $110
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Circa 1939-1951: The vintage fiesta pottery line did have an ashtray, but with the Harlequin line, the Homer Laughlin pottery company went all out, giving us three varieties of ashtrays to enjoy— plain, basketweave and saucer ashtrays. This example in the original Harlequin yellow glaze, from the Becky Turner collection, is in spectacular condition without any use or damage. Measures 6 3/16" wide by 1" high
For Sale: $125
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Circa 1939-1951: The vintage fiesta pottery line did have an ashtray, but with the Harlequin line, the Homer Laughlin pottery company went all out, giving us three varieties of ashtrays to enjoy— plain, basketweave and saucer ashtrays. This example in the original Harlequin mauve blue glaze is in spectacular condition without any use or damage. Measures 6 3/16" wide by 1" high
For Sale: $125
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Circa 1939-1943: The vintage Fiesta pottery line did have an ashtray, but with the Harlequin line, the Homer Laughlin pottery company went all out, giving us three varieties of ashtrays to enjoy— plain, basketweave and Basketweave ashtrays. The basketweave ashtray enjoyed 21 years of production yet somehow are hard to find and appear less and less, and of course would have been discontinued in red in 1943 when the uranium oxide was needed for the Manhattan Project. This example in the original radioactive red glaze is in spectacular condition without any use or damage. Measures 6 3/16" w by 1" h
For Sale: $125
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Circa 1951-1959: There are a few select pieces in certain colors that will elude collectors, and the Harlequin basketweave ashtray in the '50s chartreuse glaze is one of those pieces.
For Sale: $395
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Circa 1938-1945: The first couple of years proved so successful for the Harlequin pottery line, that it was quickly expanded. The regular ashtray was one of those great additions. Three versions of the ashtray can be found in the Harlequin line, the basketweave, saucer ashtray and the regular version, as shown here. This example, from the Becky Turner collection, is in spectacular shape, without use or damage.
For Sale: $125
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Circa 1938-1945: The first couple of years proved so successful for the Harlequin pottery line, that it was quickly expanded. The regular ashtray was one of those great additions. Three versions of the ashtray can be found in the Harlequin line, the basketweave, saucer ashtray and the regular version, as shown here.
For Sale: $125
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| The American Potter Worlds Fair New York 1939-1940 |
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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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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 autumn scene ashtray in the original Vintage Fiesta red 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: $185
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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 Vintage Fiesta 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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Circa 1940: 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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Circa 1940: Homer Laughlin China Co. joined Knowles, Hall, Croni, Paden City, and tHLhe National Brotherhood of Operative Potters to build and staff an operating kiln during the 1939 New York World's Fair. Homer Laughlin produced many souvenirs for the fair, including George and Martha Washington pitchers and creamers, plates with symbols of the fair, single color glazed examples of the potter at work, ashtrays embossed with the four seasons, Zodiac cup and saucer sets, and hand-thrown vases. This example of the winter scene ashtray in the original turquoise glaze is in excellent condition without damage or use 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: $265
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Circa 1938-1941: The first couple of years proved so successful for the Harlequin line, that it was quickly expanded. The regular ashtray was one of those great additions. Maroon was shortly dropped after the introduction of the 40s colors, so finding those late addition items in the original colors is always a treat.
SOLD
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Circa 1938-1945: MARKED: The first couple of years proved so successful for the Harlequin pottery line, that it was quickly expanded. The regular ashtray was one of those great additions. Three versions of the ashtray can be found in the Harlequin line, the basketweave, saucer ashtray and the regular version, as shown here.
SOLD
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Circa 1938-1945: The first couple of years proved so successful for the Harlequin pottery line, that it was quickly expanded. The regular ashtray was one of those great additions. Three versions of the ashtray can be found in the Harlequin line, the basketweave, saucer ashtray and the regular version, as shown here.
SOLD
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Circa 1939-1942: The vintage fiesta pottery line did have an ashtray, but the with the Harlequin line, Homer Laughlin pottery company went all out, giving us three varieties of ashtrays to enjoy— plain, basketweave and saucer ashtrays. The basketweave ashtray enjoyed 21 years of production and the regular version 8 years, but the saucer ashtray Harlequin piece was shortlived and only produced in six main colors, with examples in rose and original green showing up occassionally. None are easy to find. This example in the original Harlequin yellow glaze is the first I've found. Measures 6 3/16" wide by 1" high (cup included).
SOLD
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Circa 1941-1959: The vintage fiesta pottery line did have an ashtray, but with the Harlequin line, the Homer Laughlin pottery company went all out, giving us three varieties of ashtrays to enjoy— plain, basketweave and saucer ashtrays. This example in the original Harlequin 40s Rose glaze, from the Becky Turner collection, is in spectacular condition without any use or damage.
SOLD
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Circa 1942-1943: The vintage Fiesta pottery line did have an ashtray, but with the Harlequin line, the Homer Laughlin pottery company went all out, giving us three varieties of ashtrays to enjoy— plain, basketweave and Basketweave ashtrays. The basketweave ashtray enjoyed 21 years of production. This example in the original light green glaze is in spectacular condition without any use or damage. Measures 6 3/16" w by 1" h
SOLD
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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 1939 New York World's Fair. Homer Laughlin produced many souvenirs for the fair, including George and Martha Washington pitchers and creamers, plates with symbols of the fair, single color glazed examples of the potter at work, ashtrays embossed with the four seasons, Zodiac cup and saucer sets, and hand-thrown vases. This example of the winter scene ashtray in the original ivory glaze is in excellent condition without damage or use 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
SOLD
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