Pottery
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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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 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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Vintage Harlequin Teapot in Original Mauve Glaze »Circa 1938-1952: There is no other piece the exemplifies the exhuberance of art-deco design as much as the Harlequin teapot. It's pronounced angular handles bravely adorn the piece with scalloped bases and strong architectural influences. The design statement made by the Harlequin line is fully on show in this great piece of early American pottery. For Sale: $275 |
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Vintage Harlequin Covered Casserole in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue Glaze »Circa: 1936-1942: Harlequin covered casserole is a piece to love. Triangular handles adorn the sides and top along with subtle scalloped accents and the famous band of concentric rings. Measures nearly 10" across. For Sale: $225 |
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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 is in spectacular condition without damage or use and retains its shine as if it was made not over fifty years ago, but yesterday. For Sale: $185 |
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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 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 Individual Salad Bowl in Original Blue (mauve) »Circa 1939-1950: The Harlequin blue glaze was one of the four original colors and was kept in production for a full decade after the first colors were dropped. An ever popular color not found in the original fiestaware line. For Sale: $125 |
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Vintage Harlequin Salt & Pepper Shakers in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1936-1942: The vintage Harlequin pottery shaker was designed by Frederick Rhead early in 1936, before the pottery line had been named or taken on an identity. The salt and pepper shaker is a staple in a potteries foundation, and it is no surprise that they would have been among the first pieces to take shape. For Sale: $85 |
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Vintage Harlequin Sugar Bowl in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1937-1942: Wonderful flat bottomed Harlequin sugar bowl with the early inside rings that were removed by 1942. This sugar bowl is in excellent condition and fully dipped in the great early vintage mauve (blue) glaze which was one of the first four colors of Harlequin pottery line. For Sale: $85 |
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Vintage Harlequin Novelty Creamer in Original Blue »Circa 1938-1942: The novelty creamer is basically a miniature version of the ball jug, just with the band of concentric rings moved up from the base to the belly instead. One of the few pieces Homer Laughlin produced that could be considered a miniature. For Sale: $75 |
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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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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 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: $75 |
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Vintage Harlequin Double Egg Cup in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1936-1942: Served with the egg atop the smaller side, flipped and eated in the larger cup, the Harlequin double egg cup towers nearly 4" tall and is a delightful piece to mix in with your solid colored tableware collection. Dipped in twelve colors, shown here in original mauve. For Sale: $70 |
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Vintage Harlequin Water Tumbler in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1936-1942: The vintage Harlequin Water Tumbler is as simple and streamlined as possible, with a central band of concentric rings and a smooth surface, it's the best piece to enjoy your favorite vintage glaze color. For Sale: $65 |
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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 Harlequin Sauce Boat in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1938-1942: Homer Laughlin began producing Harlequin in the late 30s for the Woolworth five and dime stores. With its sleek art deco lines, the sauce boat, produced in all twelve original glazes, was a welcome and lasting addition to the Harlequin line. The sauce boat features nearly a one pint capacity and measures 3" in height and 8 1/2" in width. For Sale: $55 |
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Vintage Harlequin Cream Soup Bowl in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1938-1942: Harlequin pottery cream soup bowl is one of the most simple, yet daring and bold pieces of the 30s art deco line, with it's triangular handles and bands of concentric rings. For Sale: $55 |
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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: $55 |
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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 Harlequin Pottery Cup and Saucer Set in Original Blue (mauve) Glaze »Circa 1936-1948: Classic art-deco and stylized Harlequin Cup and Saucer set. Mixing and matching well across all the solid color tableware lines, the harlequin cup is full of flare with it's distinguished handle and rings. For Sale: $45 |
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Vintage Harlequin Basketweave Nut Dish in Original Harlequin (Mauve) Blue »Circa 1938-1942: The Harlequin nut dish uses a basketweave pattern that covers the inside and is associated with the Japanese Marutomo dish. The nut bowl was adopted and began production in March of 1938... For Sale: $40 |
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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 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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