There are several variations of relish tray colors out there. My favorite is a red bottom and with the other original colors as sections. The relish trays, also called entertainment sets, are made from five individual sections which fit into the base of the relish tray. There is another relish tray, a smaller flat single […]
There was a time when Homer Laughlin china contained lead in it’s glaze. The pieces have been lead and cadmium free for years but the question still comes up because of the history and because China continues to put lead in the china that they make and ship to the US. hi this is a […]
There have been several versions of the Homer Laughlin Fiesta back stamp. Have you ever wondered how they put the stamp on the back. At what point in the creation process do they put the stamp on the back? This video is from a Fiesta lover that went on a tour of the Homer Laughlin […]
This was originally posted in 2010. I left the post up and added to it because it was often searched so as long as the show is around, even in reruns, it might be information people are looking for. I was watching the season finale of the TV show “Bones” tonight (May 20th, 2010) and […]
Fire up your shopping carts, Fiesta collectors–with the introduction of Paprika Fiestaware, Cinnabar and Evergreen Fiestaware will enter the hallowed halls of retired Fiestaware. Cinnabar was produced from 2000 to 2010. Evergreen was sold 2007 to 2010. Once they are deemed retired fiestaware, they never come back. When you see the colors listed for sale, […]
There were two Fiestaware Casual designs introduced in June 1962. Both designs are relatively hard to find since they were discontinued around 1968. The Hawaiian 12-Point Daisy design featured a 1/2″ turquoise band on the rim and turquoise daises with brown centers on a white background. The second design was a Yellow Carnation which featured […]
Discount Homer Laughlin dishes make a great gift for Christmas, birthdays or any holiday. Because discount Fiestaware is affordable and aesthetically pleasing, many couples choose to register for Fiestaware for their wedding instead of traditional dinnerware. Discount Homer Laughlin dishes are easy to replace, as their style has remained constant throughout the decades. Mixing and […]
Yes, there is Fiestaware with decals. There were fiestaware dishes, pitchers, ornaments and other pieces produced with decals. Some fiesta was decorated by the Homer Laughlin Company, but other pieces were sent to smaller companies to be decorated. There are rare plates with turkey decals that were completely produced by the HLC, but they are […]
Looking for the retired vintage Rose Fiesta by Homer Laughlin? So are a lot of other people but it can be found on Ebay and usually at a great price. Of course, if you are collecting Rose Fiestaware, you”ll want to be able to discern between vintage Rose Fiestware from 1951 and the newer […]
Knowing discount Fiestaware requires knowing a bit about the history of Fiesta. Fiestaware is and always has been made by Homer Laughlin China Company. The company began as a two-kiln pottery in East Liverpool, Ohio in 1873. Homer Laughlin and his brother, Shakespeare, founded the company and called it the Ohio Valley Pottery company. Later, they renamed it to Laughlin Bros. Pottery.
Now that you have purchased, collected, and valued your vintage Fiestaware, you may be wondering where you can sell it for a tidy profit. Even though there are many Fiestaware collectors out there, finding one of them may be harder than you think. Still, there are a couple of ways that you can sell your […]
Fiesta Sea Mist Green was first created in 1989 and was discontinued in 2005. Even though it was discontinued in 2005, there are still some Fiesta Sea Mist Green pieces for sale on Amazon.com. Usually, you won”t find rare and collectible Fiesta listed with big retailers – but today”s and pretty much most days, it […]
Are you attempting to date your Fiestaware? As you might have discovered, trying to find out how much your Fiesta collection is worth is no easy task. There are many different markings that were applied to each Fiesta item, and some items may not have any kind of marking at all. Still, there are a […]
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 […]
Whether you love Fiestaware or whether you’re just looking to invest in something valuable, you’ll want to search for vintage and discontinued items. There are a few pieces that are truly valuable, though many of these items are also hard to find. The carafe in the picture was listed for $75 at the time of […]
Have you ever sorted through your cabinet of Fiestaware and wonder: “How old is this Fiestaware? How much is this Fiestaware worth? How can I tell if my Fiestaware is old or vintage Fiestaware?” The answer to those questions is neither simple nor definitive. There are dozens of markings on Fiestaware and they are often […]
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? […]