| #1s | Number 1 Sized Fiesta Nesting Bowls |
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Circa 1938-1944: This example of the #1 nesting bowl in original red will showcase your collection nicely. Without damage or use, its scratch free interior is just what you're looking for in the final, smallest bowl of the set. Marked in the mold on the bottom "HLC fiesta MADE IN U.S.A. 1". Measures 4 15/16" x 3 9/16"
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Circa 1936-1938: Bottom Rings. Inside bottom rings on the #1 nesting bowl is as good as it gets. This example in turquoise is in perfect condition, without a scratch - just delightful glaze and immaculate shape.
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Circa 1936-1938: Bottom Rings:Inside bottom rings on the #1 nesting bowl is as good as it gets. Marking the date to the first two years of production and setting off your nesting set with a delightful treat for the eyes. This example in the original light green is factory perfect and without damage or use. Not a scratch mars the inside surface and the glaze is shiney and smooth as the day it was born. Measures 4 15/16" x 3 9/16"
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Circa 1936-1938: Bottom Rings: Not only is the number one sized fiesta nesting bowl hard to find, but with inside bottom rings it is always a treat and a nice way to wrap up a set. The extra inside rings guarantee production before 1939 and showcase the design concept of the concentric rings. This example in bright and sunny FIesta yellow is in good condition. Measures 4 15/16" x 3 9/16"
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Circa 1938-1942: Very hard to find in perfect condition— this example is perfect, without a scratch and no use marks inside- this is the only mint ivory #1 bowl I've ever had the joy of finding. Measures 4 15/16" x 3 9/16"
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| #2s | Number 2 Sized Fiesta Nesting Bowls |
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Circa 1936-1938: Bottom Rings: This example of the #2 Fiesta nesting bowl not only has inside bottom rings and is the most desirable color of red, but it is also in perfect condition. A spectacular #2 red mixing bowl, without any damage. Nests perfectly. Marked in the mold on the bottom with the early impression: "fiesta HLCo Usa 2". Measures 5 7/8" w x 3 15/16h"
For Sale: $175
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Circa 1937-1938: Bottom Rings: To find turquoise nesting bowls with inside bottom rings is a treat, since turquoise was the last of the original six glazes developed, not available until the summer of 1937, and inside bottom rings were removed from the bowl by the end of 1938. Nests perfectly. Marked in the mold on the bottom with the early impression: "fiesta HLCo Usa 2". Measures 5 7/8" w x 3 15/16h"
For Sale: $175
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Circa 1938-1942: Vintage Fiesta cobalt blue glaze is such a bold and strong color- thick and rich and sure of itself. Spared from the hazards of splotchy, uneven glazing that is so common on the original green and turquoise glazes, Cobalt Blue solidifies the line, being the darkest original color created. This example of the #2 mixing bowl is in spectacular condition. Measures 5 7/8" w x 3 15/16h"
For Sale: $155
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Circa 1938-1942: Here's a vintage turquoise Fiesta #2 nesting bowl that is quite an anomaly. It bears the early mark that should be associated with inside bottom rings, yet the bottom inside is smooth. This lead me to assume this is a transistion bowl made right at the beginning of 1938 or shortly thereafter. In any case, it's in stunning shape— absolutely beautiful. Without a scratch or any damage to mar its bold and shiney surface it is a stunning example. No chips, no dings, no spoon taps, no scratches from use and no glaze irregularities. Nests perfectly and is a brilliant blue that will not disappoint. Interestingly marked in the mold on the bottom with the ealry mark "fiesta HLCo USA. 2". Measures 5 7/8" w x 3 15/16h"
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Circa 1938-1942: stunning shape— absolutely beautiful. Without a scratch or any damage to mar its bold and shiney surface it is a stunning example. No chips, no dings, no spoon taps, no scratches from use and no glaze irregularities. Nests perfectly and is a nice rich green, not pale or splotchy, just a clean, glowing interior, this one is sure to please. Interestingly marked in the mold on the bottom with the ealry mark "fiesta HLCo USA. 2". Measures 5 7/8" w x 3 15/16h"
For Sale: $155
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Circa 1936-1944: Originally produced in all six original colors, during the Fall of 1942 each size would be offered in only one color: #7 cobalt, #6 turuqoise, #5 yellow, #4 ivory, #3 green, #2 yellow and #1 red. By the spring of 1944 they were discontinued.
For Sale: $145
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Circa 1936-1938: Bottom Rings: Collectors will appreciate how hard it is to find the vintage nesting bowls with inside bottom rings. Now more than 75 years old these bowls have now entered the realm of antiques and our grandmothers and even our great grandmothers remember them from long ago. This example in original ivory has the nice early mark, "fiesta HLCo Usa 1", and the inside bottom rings. It is in gently used condition, still very nice, with minor use on the bottom on one very shallow small flake off the rim, shown in the 2nd photo at about 1 o'clock. Otherwise, very clean without flaws or silver marks and very nice for an early ivory bowl. Nests perfectly. Measures 5 7/8" w x 3 15/16h"
For Sale: $125
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Circa 1936-1938: Bottom Rings: Here's an early #2 green nesting bowl with the inside bottom rings for the budget minded shopper. Priced right to reflect gentle use, this bowl would make a great filler or perfect for using in the kitchen. There's no greater treat than using the fiesta bowls, with their high sides and great size they make perfect kitchen bowls. This example is marked in the mold on the bottom with the ealry mark "fiesta HLCo USA. 2". Measures 5 7/8" w x 3 15/16h"
For Sale: $75
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Circa 1936-1938: Bottom Rings: Collectors will appreciate how hard it is to find the vintage nesting bowls with inside bottom rings. Now more than 75 years old these bowls have now entered the realm of antiques and our grandmothers and even our great grandmothers remember them from long ago. This example in original yellow has the nice early mark, "fiesta HLCo Usa 1", and the inside bottom rings. It is in unused condition, with sand bumps on the inside bottom. Nests perfectly. Measures 5 7/8" w x 3 15/16h"
For Sale: $95
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Circa 1936-1938: Bottom Rings: Here's an early #2 red nesting bowl with the inside bottom rings for the budget minded shopper. Priced right to reflect gentle use, this bowl would make a great filler or perfect for using in the kitchen. Measures 5 7/8" w x 3 15/16h"
For Sale: $75
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| #3s | Number 3 Sized Fiesta Nesting Bowls |
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Circa 1936-1938: Bottom Rings. Collectors of vintage Fiesta mixing bowls will appreciate the difficulty of finding both ivory examples and early versions. The #3 size bowl is also suprisingly hard to find, the perfect size it was perhaps over used in the 30s and 40s American family kitchen. So even though this example shows use, I have included it at a discounted price because of its scarity. Nicely impressed, in the mold, on the bottom, "HLC fiesta, Made in USA 3". Measures 6 11/16" w x 4 9/16h"
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Circa 1938-early 1944: The perfect size for so much kitchen work, not to small and not to big, the #3 is easy to use and like all the Fiesta bowls is nice and deep with tall sides. This exampe is in fantastic condition.
For Sale: $145
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Circa 1938-1942: This example of the #3 yellow fiesta mixing bowl is in excellent shape without use or damage Marked "HLC fiesta, Made in USA 3". Measures 6 11/16" w x 4 9/16h"
For Sale: $145
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| #4s | Number 4 Sized Fiesta Nesting Bowls |
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Circa 1937-1938: Bottom Rings. Here's one of the nicest bows you'll ever see, just a gorgeous example of the #4 Fiesta nesting bowl in the original red glaze with the great early inside bottom rings. A fantastic bowl, this example has no apologies and is just a delight for the collector to find. No glaze irregularities, no use marks, no damage, just a smooth and wonderful surface with great lines and perfect sheen. Impressed in the mold with the mark "HLC fiesta MADE IN USA". Measures 7 11/16" w x 5 1/16h"
For Sale: $225
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Circa 1937-1938: Bottom Rings. To find turquoise nesting bowls with inside bottom rings is a treat, since turquoise was the last of the original six glazes developed, not available until the summer of 1937, and inside bottom rings were removed from the bowl by the end of 1938. Add that to fantastic, unused condition and this bowl will take your breath away. It's got all the bells and whistles, nice even glaze that is the brilliant blue collectors love, a fantastic shine and a smooth, glossy finish. Not a scratch on the inside and this bowl saw no use, so it's just a show stopper. Impressed in the mold with the early mark "fiesta HLCo USA". Measures 7 11/16" w x 5 1/16h"
For Sale: $195
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Circa 1938-1942: It's the number four Fiesta nesting bowl that really starts to take on some size. By the time you reach the number seven your at 11" wide, but the #4 is your classic sized kitchen bowl, perfect for almost any task and with the great high walls that are unique to the fiestaware design, spill proof and great for mixing. Clay body was pressed into a mold and the inside rings were made by hand tooling on a jiggering machine. Measures 7 11/16" w x 5 1/16h"
For Sale: $165
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Circa 1938-1942: Starting to get larger with the #4 mixing bowls... Measures 7 11/16" w x 5 1/16h". The clay body was pressed into a mold and the inside rings were made by hand tooling on a jiggering machine. This example in the original cobalt is in excellent condition. It's always nice to find the cobalt mixing bowls without glaze skips, since they show up so easily with the dark glaze. This example is just great with a rich, bold and even glaze and boasts a perfect rim, without dings or use.
For Sale: $175
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Circa 1938-1942: It's the number four Fiesta nesting bowl that really starts to take on some size. By the time you reach the number seven your at 11" wide, but the #4 is your classic sized kitchen bowl, perfect for almost any task. Clay body was pressed into a mold and the inside rings were made by hand tooling on a jiggering machine. This example in the original yellow is in excellent condition. Nicely marked on the bottom in the mold with the impressed "HLC fiesta MADE IN USA 4" . Measures 7 11/16" w x 5 1/16h"
For Sale: $165
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Circa 1938 to 1942: It's the number four Fiesta nesting bowl that really starts to take on some size. By the time you reach the number seven your at 11" wide, but the #4 is your classic sized kitchen bowl, perfect for almost any task and with the great high walls that are unique to the fiestaware design, spill proof and great for mixing. Clay body was pressed into a mold and the inside rings were made by hand tooling on a jiggering machine. This example in the original turquoise is in excellent condition without damage of any kind."HLC fiesta MADE IN USA 4" . Measures 7 11/16" w x 5 1/16h"
For Sale: $150
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| #5s | Number 5 Sized Fiesta Nesting Bowls |
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Circa 1938-1942: Original turquoise from the 1930s and early 40s was usually a pesky color, prone to wide shifts of glaze variations, luckily this version was hand dipped by a master and made it through all of the hand work and double firing to be presented to us in spectacular factory mint condition. Homer Laughlin pottery is plagued with numerous and a wide variety of factory flaws that can happen at any time in its multi-process making. In fact, so common were their factory flaws that they gave leeway for up to ten factory flaws before they would even downgrade an A+ rating. So, this amazing version of the large #5 fiesta nesting bowl would have been given the double thumbs up and sent out to a five and dime store for some lucky family to take home with them and call their own. Measures 8 9/16" w x 5 11/16h"
For Sale: $275
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Circa 1936-1938: Bottom Rings. It is the #5 Fiesta nesting bowl that really starts to take on some size, large than the standard 8" kitchen bowl, the #5 begins to command a presence. This example with the inside bottom rings is spectacular. Measures 8 9/16" w x 5 11/16h"
For Sale: $275
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Circa 1938-1942: There is something about the vintage Fiesta bowl in the way it swells outwards and has thinner walls than expected that makes it larger and able to hold more than other types of bowls of the same size. Combine that with it's tall, spill proof walls and you have a kitchen bowl very tempting to use. Luckily, this example in the most desirable color of red doesn't appear to have seen any use. Measures 8 9/16" w x 5 11/16h"
For Sale: $250
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Circa 1938-1942: Kitchen bowls are an iconic item that have been in use longer than most of our modern necessities. The Fiesta version of the classic kitchen bowl is a great fusion of ultra modern with classic utility. The number 5 size seems giant and ready for anything. Decorated around its 26" circumfrence, it really is life size. This example in the original Homer Laughlin vellum glaze is in excellent condition. Measures 8 9/16" w x 5 11/16h"
For Sale: $250
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Circa 1936-1938: Bottom Rings. The original Fiesta yellow glaze has not been beat in its absolutely perfect hue. The vintage sunny yellow is a delight on the great expanse of the #5 Fiesta mixing bowl. This example with the inside bottom rings is spectacular. Concentric rings on inside bottom, top and outside are well defined and the whole bowl looks unused. No damage or use and the yellow glaze is just perfectly even and creamy. Measures 8 9/16" w x 5 11/16h"
For Sale: $250
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Circa 1936-1938: Bottom Rings. By the time you reach the #5 Fiesta mixing bowl you've got yourself a large bowl. Only a couple inches smaller than the #7 grandaddy of them all, the #5 nesting bowl commands a presence. Luckily, this example in the brilliant original red must have spent the last 70+ years on the shelf. This bowl shows no use and with rings on the inside bottom and both an interior and exterior without any damage or use, it is a masterpiece.
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Circa 1938-1942: Original green from the 1930s is the classic Americana kitchen color. It is this green that has come to represent the era. It was a pesky color, prone to wide shifts of glaze variations. It was also tinkered with and has the distinction of being the only vintage color that was altered after production had started and pieces had been on the market. Measures 8 9/16" w x 5 11/16h"
For Sale: $175
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Circa 1938-1942: The original Fiesta yellow glaze has not been beat in its absolutely perfect hue. The vintage sunny yellow is a delight on the great expanse of the #5 Fiesta mixing bowl. This example in bright and sunny FIesta yellow is in unused condition, with a couple glaze skips, but not a single scratch this bowl is sure to please. Measures 8 9/16" w x 5 11/16h"
For Sale: $175
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Circa 1936-1938: Bottom Rings. By the time you reach the #5 Fiesta mixing bowl you've got yourself a large bowl. Only a couple inches smaller than the #7 grandaddy of them all, the #5 nesting bowl commands a presence. Measures 8 9/16" w x 5 11/16h"
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| #6s | Number 6 Sized Fiesta Nesting Bowls |
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Circa 1938-1942: Hand dipped and tooled the #6 bowls were produced in far less quanitites than its smaller siblings, and it is the #6 and #7 Fiesta mixing bowls which will prove the hardest for the collector to find.
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Circa 1938-1942: The number 6 bowl is second in line to being the largest piece of fiesta pottery, with its upper circumfrence measuring nearly 31" around. This example in the original Homer Laughlin ivory vellum glaze is in excellent condition. Measures an impressive 9 11/16" w x 6 5/16h"
For Sale: $325
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Circa 1938-1942: The upper circumfrence of the #6 Fiesta bowl measures nearly 31" around. That is wider than many waists, so it is no wonder the #6 bowls have a super presence. Hand dipped and tooled in the most desirable and hard to find color of the #6 bowls, the vintage radioactive red just can't be beat.
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| #7s | Number 7 Sized Fiesta Nesting Bowls |
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Circa 1938-1942: Well, here it is the king daddy of them all - the giant #7 Fiesta nesting bowl. The sheer size of this bowl begs the question "What were they thinking at Homer Laughlin?" Even undertaking such a large piece of pottery, using the hand techniques of the late 30s, seems brazen indeed. Not only would the piece have to be spun around on a jiggering machine to be hand tooled on the inside, but it would then have to be fired once, then set to cool for days, then hand dipped in the finicky turquoise and fired again. But the painstaking method is worth it, for the final result is one of the highlights of the entire line...
For Sale: $425
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Circa 1936-1938: Bottom Rings. Only in America, in the optimism of the end of the 1930s would such a giant sized bowl even be considered for manufacturing. Just shy of 11" in diameter and over 7" tall, the Vintage Fiesta Number Seven mixing bowl is the grandaddy of them all. Towering above the other bowls with a circumference a great 35" around, the #7 is the perfect ending to a great set of bowls. Measures a whopping 10 15/16" w x 7 1/8" tall.
For Sale: $475
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Circa 1936-1938: Bottom Rings. Here's a perfectly acceptable vintage Fiesta bowl in the exceedingly rare #7 size for a good price. Passing some savings onto you from a bowl that I found unusually well priced. Measures a whopping 10 15/16" w x 7 1/8" tall.
For Sale: $295
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| Sets | Complete Fiesta Nesting Bowl Sets |
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Circa 1938-1942: Here is a complete set of Fiesta nesting bowls assembled, nesting perfectly together and available in one complete package. Mastery of pottery techniques were needed to pull off the making of a nesting bowl set like this one. With very little room for error it is a delight to see these Homer Laughlin Fiesta bowl sets come together. Made for such a short time, only four possible years for the bowls gathered here, it is a privilege to find them and be able to acquire a set today, now nearly 75 years after their making. This set boasts all six original colors in a stunning arrangement.
For Sale: $1250 |
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