Homer Laughlin Fiesta Oval Platter

Here are some of my Fiesta oval platters from the Homer Laughlin China Company.  Production began in 1936 and ended in early 1969.  Pictured are my oval platters in turquoise, cobalt and yellow. I got the fork and spoon plate holder years ago at Kirkland’s.

Homer Laughlin Fiesta Oval Platter

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Fiesta plates.

Homer Laughlin Marigold

The Marigold shape by the Homer Laughlin China Company is a difficult shape to find.  It is a challenge to collectors.  Imagine my glee when I found a few pieces!  The Pattern is Temp Mari 204 and consists of bright red scallops with a black dot.  All of my pieces are stamped with the year 1945 except for the gravy boat which is stamped 1934.  I purchased these pieces years ago and have not seen any since in this pattern.  Pictured are my sugar and creamer, platter and gravy boat.  I love how the handles look almost Grecian and the pattern looks oriental.

Homer Laughlin Marigold
Homer Laughlin Marigold

Also see my Homer Laughlin Mexicana and Hacienda pieces.

Homer Laughlin Rhythm

Homer Laughlin Rhythm is one of my favorite shapes.  It was made from 1950-1960.  The shape is very simple and would work in any kitchen today.  It came in five solid colors:  yellow, chartreuse, gray, forest green and burgundy.  Most collectors refer to the burgundy as “maroon.” Some Rhythm lines had decals like the Rhythm Rose and American Provincial that I posted previously.

Pictured are plates, saucers, fruit bowls, cups, a gravy boat and a teapot.

Homer Laughlin Rhythm
Homer Laughlin Rhythm

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Rhythm American Provincial pieces.

Homer Laughlin Rhythm American Provincial

Previously I posted some Rhythm dishes in the Rhythm Rose pattern from Homer Laughlin.  Rhythm comes in solid colors and with decals.  This pattern is called American Provincial. My plates are stamped with the year 1960.  Pictured are a teapot, salt and pepper shakers, dinner plate, sugar and creamer and cups and saucers.  I love the gold trim on some of the pieces.  The farmer and his wife and the hearts are so sweet!

Homer Laughlin Rhythm American Provincial

This picture shows my American Provincial spoon rest.  The spoon rest is one of my best finds since spoon rests got used and abused.  Mine looks as if it wasn’t ever used.

Homer Laughlin Rhythm American Provincial

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Rhythm grape pieces.

Homer Laughlin Fiesta Salt and Pepper Shakers

Here are some of my Fiesta salt and pepper shakers by Homer Laughlin.  Production began in 1933 and ended in 1969.  I love their ball-shape and think they take a great picture!  The red (orange), one cobalt and one yellow are vintage.  The teal and darker cobalt are new.  Both the salt and pepper have seven holes, but the pepper shaker has smaller holes.

Homer Laughlin Fiesta Salt and Pepper Shakers
Homer Laughlin Fiesta Salt and Pepper Shakers

Homer Laughlin Fiesta Salt and Pepper Shakers

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Fiesta teapots.

HLCCA Exclusive Juice Pitchers

Here is my collection of juice pitchers from the Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association.  You have to be a member in order to get one. The HLCCA  introduced the pitchers in 1999 and used the 1930s to celebrate the arts and lifestyles of the time.   I don’t have them all, but here is what I do have:

Left to right on the bottom:

  • 1933 pitcher in black, depicting The Century of Progress Exhibition from the 1933 World’s Fair.
  • 1935 pitcher in plum, features “Dish Night at the Movies.” Theaters gave out free pieces of dinnerware to bring in more patrons.
  • 1938 pitcher in scarlet, features the New York Central System’s 1938 20th Century Limited Train.
  • 1940 pitcher in ivory, features Uncle Sam representing the unity of our Nation during the difficult years.

And left to right on the top row:

  • 1934 pitcher in periwinkle, is a tribute to transoceanic travel.
  • 1936 pitcher in tangerine, features Frederick Hurten Rhead, Art Director for Homer Laughlin China and designer of Fiesta dinnerware.
  • 1939 pitcher in cobalt, features the 1939 New York World’s Fair and 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco Bay.
HLCCA Exclusive Juice Pitchers

Also checkout my Homer Laughlin decals and go-alongs.

Homer Laughlin Fiesta Teapots

Here are two new Fiesta teapots in gray and turquoise.  The green one is a vintage Fiesta Medium Teapot.  The vintage medium teapot was produced from 1937 to early in 1969 by the Homer Laughlin China Company.

Homer Laughlin Fiesta Teapots
Homer Laughlin Fiesta Teapots

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Fiesta Two Pint Jug.

Homer Laughlin Suntone

Here is my nice little collection of Suntone made by Homer Laughlin.  Suntone is the same shape as Skytone as I previously posted.  The shape is Jubilee.  As with Skytone, Suntone gets its color from the clay that was used to make it.  The clay was a terra-cotta brown and the glaze was clear.  Suntone was made in the 50s.  Shown is a teapot, creamer and sugar.  The teapot was one of my best finds, as it was a very good price and in mint condition.

Homer Laughlin Suntone

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Swing.

Homer Laughlin Skytone/Kraft Blue

Here is my little collection of Skytone along with a couple of pieces of Kraft Blue by Homer Laughlin.  The color comes from the clay that was used in its production and it was made in the 50s.  It came in plain blue and with decals like mine.  I love this blue!  The first picture shows a platter, coffee pot (with the wrong lid, I’m still searching for the right one), sugar and creamer.  The sugar bowl in the center is Kraft Blue.

Homer Laughlin Skytone/Kraft Blue

This photo shows a Kraft Blue creamer and a Skytone gravy boat with attached under plate.

Homer Laughlin Skytone/Kraft Blue

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Suntone.

Homer Laughlin Rhythm Rose

Here is my small Rhythm Rose collection by Homer Laughlin.  The most familiar of the Homer Laughlin Rhythm Rose line is the solid colors of yellow, chartreuse, gray, forest green and burgundy, but it was the basis of decaled lines like Rhythm Rose. Rhythm Rose was produced from the mid 40s through the mid 50s.  Pictured are my pitcher, coffeepot, cream and sugar.

Homer Laughlin Rhythm Rose

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Rivieria.