The teapots designed by Frederick Hurton Rhead for the Homer Laughlin Pottery Company in mid 1930s have remained some of the most iconic and classic American designs from the era. The vintage Fiesta teapot comes in two sizes, the large version with it's famous ring handle, which was discontinued in 1946 and will only be found in the first original six colors, and the medium sized teapot with the C shaped handle and the unique single piece lid. Besides the popular vintage Fiesta teapots, Rhead also designed entirely unique pieces for the Harlequin and Century Homer Laughlin vintage pottery lines.
Circa 1936-1942: Slipcast with the ring handle included in the mold and manufactured in only the first six glazes, the large Fiesta lidded teapot, featuring a hand applied finial and an eight cup capacity, makes a beautifully formidable splash of color in any collection.
For Sale: $345
Circa 1936-1946: This example of the vintage Fiesta large sized teapot with classic ring handle and early in the mold mark "Fiesta HLC USA" is in gorgeous condition - just perfect.
For Sale: $345
Circa 1937-1946: The large Fiesta teapot, with its outstanding round handle stands out as one of the largest pieces in the holloware pottery. Slipcast with the ring handle included in the mold, the lid has the hand applied finial.
For Sale: $325
Circa 1937-1946: The large Fiesta teapot, with its outstanding round handle stands out as one of the largest pieces in the holloware pottery. Slipcast with the ring handle included in the mold, the lid has the hand applied finial.
For Sale: $345 275
Added to the vintage fiestaware line in 1937, the medium sized teapot was one of two that were modeled, the smaller one not being produced. Made in all eleven vintage colors, including the rare medium green.
Circa 1937-1942 and 1959-1969: Unlike the large teapots where many pieces had to be attatched by hand, the medium sized teapot, like an enlarged mustard jar, utilizes a one part mold for the lid, resulting in a straight knob and perfect proportions every time.
For Sale: $285
Circa 1937-1951: Marked in the mold on the bottom. This vintage Fiesta teapot in the original ivory vellum glaze is an excellent example, in fantastic condition with great glaze and rich, even color. They don't come any cleaner than this piece.
For Sale: $245
Circa 1937-1951: Marked in the mold on the bottom. This vintage fiesta teapot in the original green glaze is an excellent example, in fantastic condition with great glaze and rich, even color. They don't come any cleaner than this piece.
For Sale: $245
Circa 1937-1969. Marked in the mold on the bottom. This yellow example is in fantastic condition with great glaze and rich, bold color.
For Sale: $225
Circa 1937-1969: Released a year after production, the medium sized teapot consisted of a single modled lid without the need to attach the knob by hand, resulting in no more crooked finials. The beafy C handle was easier to grasp and the capacity slightly reduced. This turquoise example is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $255
Circa 1951-1959: The medium sized teapot is one of the few pieces of vintage Fiesta holloware found in the rare 50s colors. One of only two Fiesta pieces with a single pieced lid, the mustard is the second. This example is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $265
Circa 1951-1959: The medium sized teapot is one of the few pieces of vintage Fiesta holloware available in the harder to find vintage Fiesta 50s colors. It is a treat in the sophisticated 50s rose fiesta color.
For Sale: $245
Circa 1959-1969: The medium teapot remained one of the largest pieces still in production and one of the few holloware shapes to make it to the end of the lines production to be dipped in the fantastic medium green glaze.
For Sale: $1,250
Circa 1969-1972: The Ironstone lines restyled knob (finial) found its way on to the original medium sized "C" handled fiesta teapot. The teapot was only made in Antique Gold for the Ironstone line and is surprisingly hard to find, especially with a good glaze and no damage.
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Collectors of Harlequin pottery love the teapot shape with its great triangular lines and tappering body adorned with concentric rings. Subtle yet powerful design elements, like the very art deco graduating details at the base of the handle and ends of the knob on the lid set this design above the rest.
Circa 1938-1951: 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: $295
Circa 1938-1959: One of the original items in original colors, released in 1938. Fabulous art deco lines in this classic American Iconic Dinnerware. This example in the bright, sunny, Harlequin yellow will delight the collector.
For Sale: $285
Circa 1940-1965: The Harlequin pottery line is more utilitarian than showy so finding the larger holloware pieces like the teapot is a treat. The Harlequin teapot has all the bells and whistles, from the large conical shaped body, the the exaggerated triangular handles to its multitude of bands of concentric rings.
For Sale: $285
Circa 1939-1942: Collectors of Harlequin pottery love the teapot shape with its great triangular lines and tappering body adorned with concentric rings. Subtle yet powerful design elements, like the very art deco graduating details at the base of the handle and ends of the knob on the lid set this design above the rest.
For Sale: $325
Circa 1940-1959: Rose Harlequin pottery was developed and released before the vintage fiesta rose and holds a special place in the hearts of the collectors. Sophisticated and subtle, it is an incomparable color to any modern version. Delightful on the dramatic shape of the Harlequin teapot, this example is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $315
Circa 1951-1959: Examples of the Harlequin in the 1950s colors are hard to find as far less quantities were made and collectors will delight in finding the larger holloware pieces, such as the great teapot, in the rarer '50s colors. Forest green glaze remains one of the most sought after and desirable colors of the lines and this example is in excellent condition without damage or signs of use.
For Sale: $345
Riviera was adapted from the Homer Laughlin China Co. (HLCo) Century pottery line. The teapots come in two variations, the early version that has a built in strainer inside with hand punched holes, and a later adaptation without the labor involved interior strainter. All examples are hard to find, especially in undamaged, original condition.
Circa 1938-1948: This example is perhaps one of the finest blue glazes I have ever seen on the Riviera teapot. Rich and bold and very even without signs of damage or use, this is a collectors dream.
For Sale: $350