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Sauce Boat, Ashtray and Sweets Comport

Here are some miscellaneous items (Sauce Boat, Ashtray and Sweets Comport) I put together by The Homer Laughlin China Company. On the left is a Fiesta sauce boat in green. I really love the streamlined look. The sauce boat was produced from 1937 until early in 1969.

The middle item is a Harlequin regular ashtray in yellow. It’s in perfect shape and I was happy to find it. Usually when I see a Harlequin ashtray, they have chips and have been used. I don’t think mine was ever used. Production began in 1938 and was discontinued in 1945.

The last item on the right is a sweets comport in green. People sometimes refer to this as a “compote,” but Homer Laughlin used the word “comport” on its price lists. It was made from late 1935 until late 1946.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

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.

Also checkout my Homer Laughlin decals and go-alongs.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Decals “Go-Alongs”

‘Go-Alongs’ refers to items that were made by other companies to be used with the colored dinner lines by The Homer Laughlin China Company, like Fiesta, Harlequin and Riviera. Here is a picture of my decals that my sister got me years ago. The decals were made in 1945 by the American Decalcomania Company of Chicago and New York.

At the bottom is my set of new decals that are “Genuine Fiesta.” I think I got these back in the early 90s.

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Epicure pieces.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Fiesta Plates

Just some of my Fiesta plates by Homer Laughlin. I love this picture. I think it’s artsy and is something I could frame and love looking at. I just might do that. My hubby took the picture. Plates are pretty easy to find. They were produced from 1935 to 1969.

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Fiesta salt and pepper shakers.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Fiesta Bowls

In the picture on the left are some of my Fiesta fruit bowls that measure 4 3/4 inches across. They were first produced by the Homer Laughlin China Company in 1935 and ended in 1960. The fruit bowls on the right measure 5 1/2 inches across and were produced in 1937 through 1959. They are sometimes referred to as “oatmeal” bowls. In the middle are my Fiesta Deep Plates also known as a soup plate or rimmed soup. Production began in 1936 and ended in 1969.

Also checkout my Homer Laughlin Fiesta coffee pot.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Kitchen Kraft Covered Jar

Here is my Kitchen Kraft Covered Jar made by The Homer Laughlin China Company. I found this recently for a great price and it is in perfect condition. The covered jar was made in three different sizes. The largest is over 7 inches tall, the medium is over 6 inches tall and the small is over 4 inches tall. Mine has an Art Deco leaf pattern, but they also came in solid colors in red, cobalt, green and yellow. Production began in 1937 and ended in 1944. The solid colors are hard to find and are pretty expensive.

This picture shows the covered jug with a Hall pitcher. I don’t collect Hall, but I have a few pieces. The Homer Laughlin China Company bought The Hall China Company a few years ago. I have visited Homer Laughlin a couple of times and the last time I went, I also visited the Hall China Company.

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Marigold.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Harlequin

Here are a few pieces from my Harlequin collection. Harlequin was made by the Homer Laughlin China Company. Left to right are a 22-ounce jug, an 11″ platter and a teapot with lid. The 22-ounce jug was used for milk or cream on the breakfast table and was produced from 1938 to 1959. The teapot was produced the same years. The oval platter was produced from 1936 to 1959. The Harlequin line was sold in Woolworth stores starting in 1936 and it was their best selling dish line of all time and sold for 28 years!

Also check out my other Homer Laughlin Fiesta and Harlequin pieces.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Riviera Casseroles

Riviera was introduced by The Homer Laughlin China Company in 1938. The Riviera line was pretty limited and was unmarked. It was much lighter in weight than Fiesta and Harlequin. Riviera came in yellow, light green, mauve blue and ivory. Red was temporarily stopped during the war. My yellow casserole does not have a stamp on the bottom. Riviera came from a line called Century. Century was an ivory line and was often decorated with a wide variety of decals. My Century casserole is marked with the year 1937.Also check out my Homer Laughlin Serenade.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Fiesta Coffee Pot

This is my Fiesta Regular Coffee Pot in turquoise. My Daddy got this for me years ago and it is one of my favorite pieces. The Homer Laughlin China Company started making Fiesta in 1936. The coffee pot was made for over 20 years and was discontinued in 1959.

Also pictured, is a Fiesta teacup and saucer, covered sugar bowl and creamer.

Also check out my Homer Laughlin Fiesta creamers.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)

Homer Laughlin Rhythm Grape

Here are some of my Rhythm grape dishes by The Homer Laughlin China Company. I don’t know the real name of the pattern so I refer to it as “grape.” On top is my creamer and sugar bowl along with cups and saucers. The dishes are date-stamped from 1953 to 1955. I love this pattern! I got the little coffee hutch at Pier One Imports a long time ago. Mike calls it the “gerbil cage,” but I think it’s pretty cute!

Homer Laughlin Rhythm Grape Also check out my Homer Laughlin Rose pieces.

Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta : Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector’s Encyclopedia of Fiesta)

Thirstystone Ceramic Square Coaster Set, Non-Slip Cork Backing, Drink Absorbent & Protects Table, Home Accessories, Multicolor (Set of 4)