While the original fiestaware dinnerware line had two sizes of fruit bowls (the 4 3/4" and the 5 1/2") there was no bowl designated as the "oatmeal" bowl in the offerings listed on any priceguides. Interestingly both the Harlequin and Riviera dinnerware line included oatmeal bowls in their respective bowl selections.
Circa 1940-1959: The Harlequin Pottery Oatmeal Bowl was produced for 19 years and made in all twelve original Harlequin colors. Modeled after the Fruit & Nappy Bowl, it shares a rolled top and same proportional design. This example in the original bright and sunny Harlequin Yellow glaze is in excellent condition, without damage or use.
For Sale: $35
Circa 1940-1959: The Harlequin Pottery Oatmeal Bowl was produced for 19 years and made in all twelve original Harlequin colors. Modeled after the Fruit & Nappy Bowl, it shares a rolled top and same proportional design. This example in the original Turquoise glaze is in excellent condition, without damage or use. Measures 5 9/16" w x 1 1/2" h.
For Sale: $35
Circa 1942-1950: The Harlequin Pottery Oatmeal Bowl was produced for 19 years and made in all twelve original Harlequin colors. Modeled after the Fruit & Nappy Bowl, it shares a rolled top and same proportional design. This example in the original Green glaze is in excellent condition, without damage or use. Measures 5 9/16" w x 1 1/2" h.
For Sale: $50
Circa 1940-1951: The Harlequin Pottery Oatmeal Bowl was produced for 19 years and made in all twelve original Harlequin colors. This example in the original rose glaze is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $40
Circa 1951-1959: Modeled after the Fruit & Nappy Bowl, it shares a rolled top and same proportional design. This example in the original gray glaze is in excellent condition.
For Sale: $55
Circa 1959: Produced in Medium Green for One Year Only— The Harlequin Pottery Oatmeal Bowl was produced for 19 years and made in all twelve original Harlequin colors. Modeled after the Fruit & Nappy Bowl, it shares a rolled top and same proportional design. This example in the original Medium Green glaze is in excellent condition, without damage or use. Measures 5 9/16" w x 1 1/2" h.
For Sale: $125
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
Circa 1938-1948: The vintage Riviera pottery 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 and is a delight to see dipped in your favorite color. The bright and sunny Harlequin yellow glaze was the yellow used in the Riviera line and it's delightful on the harder to find oatmeal bowl shape. Measures 6 1/4" x 2".
For Sale: $55
Circa 1938: The American love affair with the southwest left us with a delightful range of whimsical tablewares from the 30s. The oatmeal bowl makes the perfect piece to celebrate the jubilee and the festivities are topped off with a bold handpainted red stripe. Marked. Measures 6 1/4" x 2"*
For Sale: $55
Circa 1939: The Homer Laughlin oatmeal bowls are one of the harder shapes to find, perhaps because they are the perfect size for so many uses and were overused or damaged, perhaps less of them were made, in either case, it's always nice to find these elusive bowls. Marked. Measures 6 1/4" x 2".
For Sale: $60