"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 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 1941-1948: Collectors of solid color vintage Homer Laughlin China will appreciate how hard it is to find the butter dishes, especially in the earliest colors, such as this example in maroon. What a great addition to the collection!
For Sale: $285 255
Circa 1939-1940: The Harlequin Cat maybe the most popular of all the novelty animals produced with it's whimisical pose and fantastic modeling. This example in the rich original Harlequin red (which we all know as maroon) is in excellent condition without damage or flaws.
For Sale: $245
Circa 1939-1940: The whimsical charm of the miniature figurines made by the Homer Laughlin China Company exclusively for the Woolworth's five and dime stores is undeniable. The modeling details involved produce a highly charming novelty item that is unique to the pottery line.
For Sale: $235
Circa 1939-1940: Bringing an element of humanism into the tablescape is not a success to which many potteries can lay claim. The miniature highly crafted duck will add a delighful personality in your cabinets and on your tablescapes.
For Sale: $245
Circa October 1939-1941: Made for just over two years in the original two Harlequin colors of Spruce Green and Mauve, the demitasse cup and saucer set will be another hard to find item in these early colors.
For Sale: $185
Circa 1938-1941: The variety of pitchers that Frederick Rhead designed and produced for Homer Laughlin is really impressive. This version of a milk jug for the Harlequin line, referred to as the 22 ounce jug, is one of the boldest and jovial designs of them all.
For Sale: $175
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 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: 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: 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 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 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 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