"Red, Blue, Green and Yellow" were the original four colors released in 1936 exclusively for Woolworths solid color Harlequin dinnerware line. With the exception of the original green color, these were new glazes formulated for other solid color lines outside of the fiestaware color selection. To avoid confusion collectors call the Harlequin red Maroon and it is distinctly different than the original fiesta red. The blue has come to be called mauve blue and although the Harlequin yellow is brighter than the fiesta yellow it is close enough that simply the label yellow is used. Maroon is an especially dramatic glaze, rich and luscious and relatively shortly produced running for only five years.
Circa 1938-1941: The Harlequin ball pitcher was modeled off the service water jug made by Hall China, whose factory was just across the river in East Liverpool Ohio. Homer Laughlin added a generous band of concentric rings around the bottom and the handsome water pitcher was born. Another item that is hard to find in the early original maroon glaze.
For Sale: $175
Circa 1938-1941: The cream soup bowl was not part of Harlequin's original release but came along in the lines first expansion in the Spring of 1938. With maroon discontinued by the end of 1941, this is another piece only made in that first color for a little over three years.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1936-1941: The maroon glaze was one of the original four glazes developed for the Harlequin pottery line. Discontinued by the end of 1941, collectors will cherish finding the original Harlequin dinnerware pieces in the original maroon.
For Sale: $85
Circa 1936-1941: Maroon was one of the original four colored glazes in the Harlequin pottery line. Although 12 colors would be dipped on the Harlequin shape over its near 30 year run, the original four colors hold a special place in the collectors heart, with spruce and maroon being in high demand as they were discontinued first and were the lines shortest running glazes. The covered casserole shape is one of the showcases of the line and is a treat to find dipped in the early, original color of maroon.
For Sale: $325
Circa 1939-1941: Part of the third expansion to the Woolworth's Harlequin line, the tiny individual creamer wouldn't be produced long in maroon and spruce.
For Sale: $75
Circa 1939-1941: The Harlequin novelty creamer is basically a miniature version of the Harlequin ball jug, but with the band of concentric rings moved up from the base to the belly. This example in original maroon glaze is in excellent condition with no damage and a nice even glaze which is hard to find on this early Harlequin pottery.
For Sale: $125
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.
For Sale: $70
Circa 1939-1940: Produced for less than a year, the small Figurine novelties that Homer Laughlin produced for Woolworths are a delight to find and add to your vintage pottery collection. Bringing an element of humanism into the tablescape is not a success to which many potteries can lay claim. The miniature Donkey, Fish, Duck, Penguin, Cat and Lamb can add a delighful personality in your cabinets and on your tablescapes. This example of the Original Duck dipped in Harlequin Maroon Glaze is in perfect condition, without damage, use or flaws.
For Sale: $245
Circa 1938-1941: It is no secret that pottery designer Frederick Rhead borrowed shapes from various places and in his log he notes the nut dish as "ash tray, copy of Japanese tray. Nut Bowl". Production began in the Spring of 1938 and this piece would have been produced in the maroon glaze for a little over three years.
For Sale: $65
Circa 1936-1941: This simple 6" Maroon Harlequin Bread and Butter plate has the most luxurious finish and wonderful color. Who knew the simple bread and butter plate could add such delight to the table.
For Sale: $25
Circa 1937-1941: Wonderful flat bottomed Harlequin sugar bowl with the early inside rings that were removed by 1942. This set includes the lidded sugar bowl and the creamer. Both pieces are in excellent condition and fully dipped in the great early vintage maroon glaze which was one of the first four colors of the Harlequin pottery line.
For Sale: $175
Circa 1936-1941: 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 maroon glaze which was one of the first four colors of Harlequin pottery line.
For Sale: $125
Circa 1938-1941: Only made for a few of years in maroon, the Harlequin water tumbler was one of a dozen items added to the popular lines first expanse in 1938. Measures 4 3/8" h x 2 1/4"w.
For Sale: $75