Vintage Homer Laughlin China Co. Pottery in Original Harlequin "Mauve" Blue Glaze | Circa 1936-1948
The blue glaze developed for the Harlequin pottery line at the Homer Laughlin China Company for the 1936 release of their Harlequin line was quite different than the blue glaze they were using on the Fiesta line. Spruce green, maroon (burgandy) and a brilliant yellow rounded out the initial 4 color introduction. The Harlequin blue glaze was one of the first two glaze formulations that Dr. A. V. Bleininger perfected for the solid color dinnerware lines at HLCCo. and they used it on both their Harlequin line and dipped over the century shape it became Riviera. Collectors sometimes refer to the color as "Mauve" blue, started in one of the Huxford books, but that is really a misnomer since the color doesn't really match a standard mauve. Homer Laughin intended it "Blue".
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Vintage Riviera Pottery 6" Plate in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue Glaze »Circa 1938-1948: The plate is the backbone of a potteries line, and it is here on the Century shape plate that the simple, scalloped edges on all four corners harken to the art deco era. Dipped in the mauve blue glaze for the Riviera line, this bread and butter plate promises to be the beginning of a delightful setting. For Sale: $20 |
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Vintage Riviera Pottery Berry Bowl in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue Glaze »Circa 1938-1948: The simple little berry bowl with its charming scalloped edges is the perfect size to keep you slim. From the 30s when we were skinnier! You'll drop some pounds if you use this as your dessert bowl. For Sale: $30 |
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Vintage Riviera Pottery 7" Salad Plate in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue Glaze »Circa 1938-1948: The plate is the backbone of a potteries line, and it is here on the Century shape plate that the simple, scalloped edges on all four corners harken to the art deco era. Dipped in the mauve blue glaze for the Riviera line, this 7" salad plate is actually harder to find than one might think and after the extremely elusive 10" dinner plate will be the next hardest to find to complete the Riviera place setting. For Sale: $30 |
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Vintage Riviera Pottery 7" Plate in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue Glaze with Decal »Circa 1938-1948: It's always fun to find the vintage pottery pieces with original old decals on them. These hand applied vintage decals really add to the mix-n-match tablescapes that we can create. Various textiles, foliage and other tableware are featured in a wide array of vintage decals. For Sale: $35 |
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Vintage Riviera Cup & Saucer Set in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue Glaze »Circa 1938-1948: Along with the plate, no tableware line is complete without its cup and saucer set, and the Riviera glazes on the century line do not disappoint. For Sale: $35 |
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Vintage Riviera Pottery 9" Luncheon Plate in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1938-1948: The plate is the backbone of a potteries line, and it is here on the Century shape plate that the simple, scalloped edges on all four corners harken to the art deco era. Dipped in the mauve blue glaze for the Riviera line, this 9" Lunch plate is in excellent condition and is a joy to find without use or damage. Measures 8 15/16" wide. For Sale: $45 |
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Vintage Riviera Pottery Oatmeal Bowl in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1938-1948: The complex Harlequin mauve blue glaze makes a great statement on the delightful, harder to find oatmeal bowl shape. The oatmeal bowl was added to the line right before Christmas in 1938. A great piece of pottery, surprisingly large for the otherwise petite Riviera line, the oatmeal bowl is the perfect size for many uses. Measures 6 1/4" x 2". For Sale: $55 |
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Vintage Riviera Pottery 10" Dinner Plate in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1938-1948: Anyone collecting vintage Homer Laughlin Riviera pottery will know the difficulty in finding the large 10" dinner plates. Here's a very nice example of the 10" Riviera dinner plate in original Mauve Blue glaze. For Sale: $60 |
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Riviera Oval Well Plain Platter in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1938-1948: The Riviera platter comes in an abundant variety of shapes and sizes. This example is referred to as the "Oval Well Plain" platter. For Sale: $65 |
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Vintage Riviera Pottery Salt & Pepper Shakers in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1938-1948: Two of the 14 pieces that were made through the entire vintage production. They were part of the original line and oddly enough were sold seperately and not as pairs although there is a distint difference in them, the pepper having smaller holes and a smaller hole pattern than the salts. For Sale: $75 |
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Vintage Riviera Pottery Sugar Bowl in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1938-1948: The vintage Riviera pottery original sugar bowl in mauve blue glaze is a wonderful shape with great art deco details that are classic Frederick Rhead design. For Sale: $75 |
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Riviera Oval Well Tray Platter with Tab Handles in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1938-1948: Designed on the tails of the art deco and industrial ages, the sublte scalloped edges and great streamlined lines found in the tab handles make this a classic example of American dinnerware. 11 1/2" For Sale: $75 |
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Riviera Rectangular Batter Tray (11") in Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1938-1948: The Riviera batter tray was designed to go with the covered jar and the lidded syrup pitcher. It is found in a variety of sizes, this example measures 12". For Sale: $80 |
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Riviera 13" Rectangular Batter Tray in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue Glaze »Circa 1938-1948: Large Version— Formed in the ram press and then fired once, hand dipped in thick glaze and placed on stilts in the kiln for a second firing, a great amount of hand work separates yesterday's vintage American made dinnerware from today's automated imported wares. Collectors will appreciate this platters great size, shine and damage free surface, both front and back. Measures over 13" at 13 1/4" long. For Sale: $125 |
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Vintage Riviera Pottery Handled Tumbler in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1938-1948: It's not often I refer to a piece of Homer Laughlin pottery as rare, but these Riviera pottery handled mugs truely fit the bill. They are becoming very hard to find and if you haven't built yourself a set of these for your collection, I recommend you snag them up while they can still be found. A great piece of pottery from the Riviera line. Cups would have been slip cast with the handle attatched by hand. This example in green is in excellent condition without damage. For Sale: $145 |
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Vintage Harlequin Pottery 22 Ounce Jug in Original 40s Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1938-1942: Introduced in the late '30s, Homer Laughlins 22 ounce pitcher, designed for the Harlequin line, is an exciting piece, with it's classic and angular art-deco handle and middle band of concentric rings. For Sale: $150 |
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Vintage Harlequin Demitasse Cup & Sauce Set in Original (Mauve) Blue »Circa: 1939-1942. The teacup may have been the second piece Frederick Rhead designed for the Harlequin line, establishing the angular handles, art deco draping and placement of concentric rings. With these elements it would have been easy for Arthur Kraft to adapt them into a smaller version for the demitasse cup and saucer set. Measuring a mear 2" high and 2 3/4" wide. For Sale: $165 |
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Vintage Novelty Animal: Penguin in Harlequin
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Vintage Riviera Pottery Covered Casserole in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1938-1948: This example of the Riviera-Century pottery casserole in mauve is in spectacular condition without damage or use and retains its shine as if it was made not over fifty years ago, but yesterday. Charming and sure to please in this delightful color. For Sale: $185 |
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Vintage Riviera Butter Dish in Original Harlequin Blue (Mauve) Glaze »Circa 1936-1944:While there was never a butter dish designed for the original Fiestaware line, Homer Laughlin looked to their many other pottery collections and pulled from both their Century and Jade examples. The small quarter pound version will be found dipped in the Riviera colors of Harlequin blue (mauve), yellow, original Fiesta green and red. For Sale: $275 |
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Vintage Riviera Pottery Teapot in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1938-1948: Riviera pottery is a small line, consisting of less than twenty pieces. The teapot is one of the few lidded pieces and highlights the distinct stylistic elements of Riviera For Sale: $295 |
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Vintage Riviera Pottery Disk Juice Pitcher in Harlequin (Mauve) Blue Glaze »Circa 1940: The Vintage Homer Laughlin Riviera pottery line has few stars in its small offerings, but the disk juice is one of them, and it gets even better when it is found in the Harlequin blue glaze. A great cross over and a hard to find piece, this example is a joy to add to the collection. For Sale: $325 |
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Riviera Pottery Large Batter Jar in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue Glaze »Circa 1938-1948: Unlike any other piece in the Riviera pottery line, the batter jug towers above all the other dinnerware and is a delight to add to the collection. Found usually in the original Fiesta green glaze, rarely examples in ivory, red, yellow and mauve appear, but for some reason without lids. So few of these surface that it is easy to consider this a rare piece and advanced collectors will be excited to add this great shape to their collections in one of the hard to find colors. For Sale: $325 |
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Vintage Riviera Deep Plate in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue Glaze »Circa 1938-1948: Homer Laughlin's Riviera pottery line includes few pieces, so we cherish them all, even the deep plate will be one of those special serving pieces. The wide brim makes for a luxurious pasta, salad or soup bowl and the fine delicate pottery lends a special feeling to this bowls use. This example in original mauve blue is in excellent condition without damage and little to no signs of use. Measures 8 1/2"w x 1 1/2"h SOLD |
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Vintage Riviera Pottery Oval Baker in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue Glaze »Circa 1938-1948: Oval baker bowl in Mauve in fantastic condition. Scalloped edges and a great, useful size and nice light weight make this a perfect piece to use on your festive table. SOLD |
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Vintage Novelty Figurine: Donkey in Harlequin
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Vintage Novelty Figurine: Lamb in Harlequin
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Vintage Novelty Figurine: Fish in Harlequin
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Vintage Novelty Figurine: Cat in Harlequin
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Riviera Juice Tumber in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1940: iivera juice tumbler in mauve. Excellent condition. Great art deco lines and streamlined decoration from Fiesta's creator Fredrick Rhead. Riviera juice set makes a great addition to the Homer Laughlin collection. SOLD |
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Riviera Pottery Sauce Boat in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1938-1948: Another great version of the sauce boat designed for Homer Laughlin's Riviera Pottery line. This example in mauve is in excellent condition. SOLD |
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