Whether you’re new to collecting Fiestaware or a seasoned expert, you may be wondering why Medium Green Fiesta is so popular. Even though the color itself is aesthetically appealing, beauty alone does not make this color desirable. The truth behind the Medium Green craze is simple: scarcity. When Medium Green Fiesta was first produced, it […]
One of our favorite pieces in a Fiestaware set are the tea cups, coffee mugs and tea saucers. We use them nearly everyday! Especially with the super awesome Fiesta tea pots. We actually have an entire Fiesta tea set complete with creamer and sugar dish. It”s really quite nice. But the problem with coffee and […]
If you own Fiestaware, you may have noticed strange, gray markings on your plates. You may have even mistaken these gray streaks on your Fiesta dinnerware for scratches. Or maybe these gray marks on your Fiestaware are imperfections in the glaze? Relax. It”s neither/nor. Gray marks on Fiestaware are completely normal, especially on lighter glazed […]
The Fiestaware colors that are the most collectible (and thus fetch the highest price) are the 14 colors produced before 1973, when Fiesta temporarily went out of production. These discontinued Fiestaware colors can be divided into several categories: The Original Fiesta Colors The original colors are cobalt blue, light green, ivory, red, turquoise and yellow. […]
Collectors, Someone has reported seeing a Fiesta piece on a DVD of a television show. On season three of “The L Word” a cobalt blue two pint jug (it may have been a 1 pint jug) is seen in the middle of the season finale. Shane opens the refrigerator door and takes something out, but […]
The Fiesta party tray can be so many different colors and can be used for so many different things it is a good piece to focus on. Used for chips and dip, cheese, relish, olives, nuts, and much more. This video covers the identification of the base of a Fiesta party tray and some need-to-know […]
I received this email last week “I have a promotional casserole in green with a green lid. I wanted to put it up for auction but can’t find a price for it anywhere. I have found casseroles in the other colors but none with a green lid. Is it rare to have a green lid? […]
Fiestaware was produced in for a limited time with stripes. There is no information about who was the decorator that came up with the design. It was produced around 1944 to 1946, but no exact information is know. In the last few years, striped Fiesta has been produced and is easier to find. Fiesta with […]
I just received a set of white Fiesta dishes, but the plates and bowls are covered with gray scratch marks, and I cannot get them out. I have tried the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, and it does not work at all. Any ideas? If you notice utensil marks on your Fiestware while you are washing […]
This is a letter about inherited Homer Laughlin Fiesta received and wanted to answer. “I inherited Homer Laughlin Fiestaware from my great aunt that are very expensive pieces I am told. I do not have the full set but was interested in possibly selling them. Do you know the best way to go about doing […]
Fiesta fruit bowl or Fiesta nappy bowl? I received this email and wanted to pass anything that could be learned from the question on to the general readership. “Hello, I think these are fruit bowls. no lips, and they have white rings in the center (inside)…there are 8 small ones and 3 large ones. The […]
In March 11, 2007 The Homer Laughlin China Company™ introduced its first-time FIESTA® Bakeware collection with a design emulating the company’s celebrated dinnerware. FIESTA® Bakeware boasts a sculpted design that complements the companion place settings . The collection of bakeware features outstanding durability and the Homer Laughlin™ chip resistant guarantee. The pieces included 9″ x […]
Do you have an old turquoise bowl that you think is fiestaware but it says “Betty Crocker” on the bottom? I receieved this email from a woman asking about her bowl: “I am very curious to find out any information on a turquoise bowl marked Betty Crocker on the bottom. I have run out of […]
Have you ever seen one of the Fiesta raspberry commemorative bowls? Even in an ad for sale? I received this email and may need some help with this one from some of you. Kay and Gladys: “I am in possession of one of the rare commemorative raspberry bowls, just 500 were made. I am interested […]
What? Wooden Fiesta dishes? Tell me it isn’t true! I bet the majority of you said that there is no such thing as wooden Fiesta. Well, the answer isn’t really yes or no. Wooden fiesta, maybe. OUR Fiesta, no. There were wooden dishes made in the spirit of Fiesta, but they weren’t really Fiesta and […]
Did you buy the 75th Fiesta anniversary bowls? This is a excerpt from the press release from The Homer Laughlin Company back in 2009. It is very important to note these bowls were discontinued in September 2009 and they had a special 75th anniversary Fiesta stamp on them. If you see them listed for sale […]
Harlequin Rose Dish[/caption]While hunting Fiestaware, have you run across some Harlequin? While not officially “Fiesta”, Harlequin was another line of dinnerware from the Homer Laughlin Company. Harlequin was produced as a less expensive dinnerware and sold through the F. W. Woolworth Company exclusively. Harlequin does NOT have the “Fiesta” trademark on the bottom. Designed by […]
Hi Collectors, Let’s talk about vintage relish trays. Production of relish trays began in late 1935 and was discontinued in late 1946. Of course the red was discontinued in 1944 when all the other red was halted. They were made is Red, Turquoise, Ivory, Yellow, Green, and Cobalt. We have a multi-colored relish tray in […]
The French Casserole was one of eight special campaign items offered from 1939 to 1942. The French Casserole is fairly rare. Ten years ago a French Casserole is excellent condition was worth about $250-$300. NOTE: 2019 update the price is still about the same or even a little less depending on color. Most of the […]
The demitasse coffeepots are also referred to as “After Dinner” or A.D. because the coffeepot was designed to be used for after dinner drinks such as specialty coffees, hot chocolate, and warm toddies. The demitasse coffeepot is basically a scaled down version of the regular coffeepot with the exception of the handle. This coffeepot is […]