Within the first year of fiesta production, designer Frederick Rhead had created fourteen new pieces for the line. The Fiesta egg cup was among these new editions for the quickly popular dinnerware. The piece would have been slip cast and the outside rings would have been jiggered by hand. More hand-work would involve shaping the foot on what is most like a woodworkers lathe, rings would have then been jiggered around the base by hand - thus resulting in a wide variety of shapes and ring patterns on the Fiesta egg cups foot. Some will flare out much more than others or become thinner from extra shaping, most will be marked in the mold, although occasionally they will show up unmarked. Larger than most egg cups, the Fiesta version stands 3 1/8" tall and 3 3/8" wide.
Circa 1936-1942: With the red glaze being withdrawn by the end of 1942 for WWII restrictions on the goverment needed uranium, items in red, which were already more expensive to produce (a cost passed down to the consumer), are harder to find than many of the other original fiestaware colors.
For Sale: $125
Circa 1937-1959: The vintage fiestaware egg cup is a nice large piece with a great rounded body and bands of concentric rings decorating the top of the cup. This example in the vintage turquoise glaze is in excellent condition and measures a little over 3" tall x 3 1/2" wide.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1936-1951: The vintage fiestaware egg cup is a nice large piece with a great rounded body and bands of concentric rings decorating the top of the cup.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1936-1959: Original Fiesta yellow, released in 1936, stayed in production until the first release of Fiestaware was retired in the mid 1960s. A great color, that mixes and matches with any or is a stand alone showcase in and of itself.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1951-1959: The vintage 1950s Fiesta chartreuse egg cup is a delight to add to your collection, it would have been hand jiggered and would also include a hand turned foot. Made in far fewer quantities in the 50s colors - this example is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $195
Circa 1951-1959: The egg cup was a staple item on the English dinner table, and designer Frederik Rhead shows his England roots as he designs the fabulous Fiesta egg cup. Examples in the 1950s colors are hard to find and this version in Forest Green will not disappoint. Excellent condition and nicely marked.
For Sale: $185
Circa: 1951-1959. 50s color egg cups are considered a rare and hard to find item among collectors. With the decrease in production of Fiesta pottery in the 50s there were less made than ever before. The egg cup in all colors proves an elusive item and all our sought after.
For Sale: $150
Circa 1940: Lazarus department store, out of Columbus Ohio, had a special relationship with Homer Laughlin Pottery Company. The gold stenciled pieces produced for the Lazarus anniversaries are a blast! Found on fruit bowls, egg cups, tumblers and plates, the commemorative pieces made by HLCo are a delight to find and add an interesting twist to the advanced collection.
For Sale: $175
Circa 1938-1941: The Harlequin double egg cup was one of the first 16 pieces released for the original line in 1936. Both ends were designed to be used, the smaller for hard boiled eggs and the larger for poached. Examples in the original "Harlequin Green" which we all know as Spruce, were discontinued by 1941.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1936-1941: The Harlequin double egg cup was one of the first 16 pieces released for the original line in 1936. Both ends were designed to be used, the smaller for hard boiled eggs and the larger for poached. Examples in the original "Harlequin Red" which we all know as Maroon, were discontinued by 1941.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1936-1951: The Harlequin double egg cup was one of the first 16 pieces released for the original line in 1936. Both ends were designed to be used, the smaller for hard boiled eggs and the larger for poached. Examples in the original "Harlequin Blue" which we all know as mauve, were discontinued by 1951.
For Sale: $70
Circa 1936-1959: The Harlequin double egg cup towers nearly 4" tall and is a delightful piece to mix and match with your solid colored tableware collection. Dipped in twelve colors.
For Sale: $70
Circa 1940-1942: Although the Harlequin egg cup was in production for 23 years, it took 12 colors to span that length of time. The original fiesta red glaze was more expensive to make and examples are limited with red being discontinued by the end of 1942.
For Sale: $110
Circa 1940-1959: Turquoise was added to the Harlequin tableware line in early 1940. The double egg cup was already in production and continued to be manufactured until 1959 and ambitious collectors can find try and assemble a full set of all twelve colors in the shape.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1940-1951: The Harlequin double egg cup towers nearly 4" tall and is a delightful piece to mix and match with your solid colored tableware collection. Dipped in twelve colors, with the later 50s colors being harder to find.
For Sale: $60
Circa 1952-1959: The Harlequin double egg cup towers nearly 4" tall and is a delightful piece to mix and match with your solid colored tableware collection. Dipped in twelve colors, with the later 1950s colors being harder to find.
For Sale: $70
Circa 1938-1940: Vintage fiesta tableware collectors will love mixing and matching pieces from other Homer Laughlin lines in their favorite glazes, such as the original fiesta red on the most unique SHarlequin single egg cup.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1940-1942: Vintage fiesta tableware collectors will love mixing and matching pieces from other Homer Laughlin lines in their favorite glazes, such as the original fiesta red on the most unique Harlequin single egg cup.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1938-1942: The Harlequin yellow was a brighter, more vibrant yellow than the original Fiesta yellow glaze. The yellow glaze ran the entire length of the Harlquin pottery line, as did the fiesta yellow in that wares line. An ever popular and necessary color, the yellow glaze is delightful.
For Sale: $60