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Vintage Fiesta 5 1/2" and 4 3/4" Fruit and Berry
Bowls in Original Vintage Glazes For Sale

Circa: 1936-1969 (5 1/2") | 1938-1959 (4 3/4"): The Fiesta 5" fruit bowl was originally referred to as the "oatmeal" bowl. Simply labeled a 5" bowl on Homer Laughlin's price guides and called the 5 1/2" fruit bowl by modern collectors, the actual measurement is 5 9/16". The Fiesta numbering system is very confusing, but a good rule of thumb is to assume the piece will measure larger than its name, so for example the 10" dinner plate actually measures 10 1/2". In any case the larger sized fruit bowl was part of the original line introduced in 1936. The smaller version would come out two years later. Both bowls share their design with the Fiesta nappy, which came in two sizes as well, both released in 1936 with Fiesta's initial launch. The clay body would have been pressed in a mold and rapidly spun on the jiggering machine while being tooled by hand, creating the concentric bands of rings on the inside. Bowls were bisque fired, then fully glazed and placed on sagger pins in the kiln to be fired a 2nd time. This was the process up until the early 50s when the bases were wiped dry and shelf loaded to save time. Two years into production the HLC mark was changed from "fiesta HLC USA" to "MADE IN USA" and a set of rings from the bottom outside were removed.

5 1/2" Fruit Bowls
	VIntage Fiesta 5 1/2" Fruit Bowl in Original Red Glaze » Circa 1938 to 1944: The larger of the two fruit bowls in the vintage fiesta ware line, the shape is familiarly found on the nappy bowls as well, classic with an abundance of rings and well proportioned lip produces a very usable bowl. For Sale: $45 See All Red Vintage Fiesta Pottery »
	VIntage Fiesta 5 1/2" Fruit Bowl in Original Ivory Glaze » Circa 1938 to 1951: The larger of the two fruit bowls in the vintage fiesta ware line, the shape is familiarly found on the nappy bowls as well, classic with an abundance of rings and well proportioned lip produces a very usable bowl. SOLD See All Ivory Fiesta Pottery »
	VIntage Fiesta 5 1/2" Fruit Bowl in Original Cobalt Glaze » Circa 1936 to 1938: Wonderful earlier version of the cobalt fruit bowl. Fully glazed bottom with the earlier mark "fiesta HLCo USA". Barely a scratch inside makes this a delightful example. For Sale: $45 See All Original Cobalt Blue Fiesta Pottery »
	VIntage Fiesta 5 1/2" Fruit Bowl in Original Green Glaze » Circa 1938 to 1949: 5 1/2" version of the classic vintage fiesta bowl shape that is found on the nappies and the fruit bowls. Each bowl was hand jiggered after coming out of the slipcast mold. Concentric rings will vary because of this. For Sale: $35 See All Original Green Vintage Fiesta Pottery »
	VIntage Fiesta 5 1/2" Fruit Bowl in Original Yellow Glaze » Circa 1949 to 1969: The larger of the two fruit bowls in the vintage fiestaware line, the shape is familiarly found on the nappy bowls as well, classic with an abundance of rings and well proportioned lip produces a very usable bowl. SOLD See All Original Yellow Vintage Fiesta Pottery »
	VIntage Fiesta 5 1/2" Fruit Bowl in Original Turquoise Glaze » Circa 1938 to 1949: The larger of the two fruit bowls in the vintage fiestaware line, the shape is familiarly found on the nappy bowls as well, classic with an abundance of rings and well proportioned lip produces a very usable bowl. SOLD See All Original Turquoise Vintage Fiesta Pottery »
	VIntage Fiesta 5 1/2" Fruit Bowl in Original 50s Forest Green Glaze » Circa 1949 to 1969: Great example of the delightful vintage 50s color of the dark forest green. Wonderful glaze and well defined concentric rings... For Sale: $35 See All 50s Colors »
	VIntage Fiesta 5 1/2" Fruit Bowl in Original 50s Gray Glaze » Circa 1949 to 1969: The 50s vintage Fiesta gray remains one of the most sophisticated and subtle colors in the vintage line. A subdued gray that changes with the light, don't be fooled by gray, it is a color worth collecting. SOLD See All 50s Colors »
	VIntage Fiesta 5 1/2" Fruit Bowl in Original 50s Rose Glaze » Circa 1949 to 1969: The dusty rose color of the 50s has not been recreated with even a hint of the originals sophistication. Granted many modern attempts at roses and pinks have been made, but it is here, in the vintage version, where color is master. SOLD See All 50s Colors »
	VIntage Fiesta 5 1/2" Fruit Bowl in Original 50s Chartreuse Glaze » Circa 1949 to 1959: Vintage fiesta greens covered a wide spectrum, from the original light green to the dark forest green and it was even a green that was the last color added in the 60s with medium green. But it is the Chartreuse color that captivates us today. If Martha Stewart was to endorse Fiesta, it would surely be the chartreuse green she would embrace. SOLD See All 50s Colors »
	VIntage Fiesta 5 1/2" Fruit Bowl in Original 60s Medium Green Glaze » Circa 1960 to 1969: Fiesta was all the rage during the late 30s and through the 40s, but during the 50s sales began to drop and by 1960 most pieces had been cut from production. One last attempt was taken to breath life back into the line and the last color for vintage fiestaware was introduced— elusive Medium Green. SOLD See All Medium Green  »
4 3/4" Berry Bowls
	VIntage Fiesta 4 3/4" Fruit Bowl in Original Red Glaze » Circa 1938 to 1944: Original fiesta red was discontinued for WWII, when the uranium used in the glaze formula became unavailable. Produced in far less quanities, the red berry bowl is a delight, full of concentric rings. For Sale: $40 See All Red Vintage Fiesta Pottery »
	VIntage Fiesta 4 3/4" Fruit Bowl in Original Cobalt Blue Glaze » Circa 1938 to 1951: Fully glazed, hand jiggered, and an in-mold mark on the bottom. This example in the stunning cobalt blue boasts a smooth inside full of concentric rings. For Sale: $35 See All Original Cobalt Blue »
	VIntage Fiesta 4 3/4" Fruit Bowl in Original Green Glaze » Circa 1938 to 1951: The 4 3/4" Fiesta fruit bowl was part of the original line and was designed as a berry bowl to hold a smaller portion. Each bowl was hand jiggered after coming out of the slipcast mold. For Sale: $35 See All Original Green Vintage Fiesta Pottery »
	VIntage Fiesta 4 3/4" Fruit Bowl in Original Ivory Glaze » Circa 1938 to 1951: The 4 3/4" Fiesta fruit bowl was part of the original line and was designed as a berry bowl to hold a smaller portion. Each bowl was hand jiggered after coming out of the slipcast mold. For Sale: $25 See All Ivory Fiesta Pottery »
	VIntage Fiesta 4 3/4" Fruit Bowl in Original Yellow Glaze » Circa 1945 to 1969: The 4 3/4" Fiesta fruit bowl was part of the original line and was designed as a berry bowl to hold a smaller portion. Wonderful shine and scratch free surface, along with a bold and rich yellow make this a nice example. For Sale: $25 See All Original Yellow Vintage Fiesta Pottery »
	VIntage Fiesta 4 3/4" Fruit Bowl in Original Turquoise Glaze » Circa 1945 to 1960: Each bowl was hand jiggered and slip cast. Later versions, like this brilliant turquoise example, had their foots dry wiped for shelf loading onto advanced kilns. This example is in excellent condition. For Sale: $25 See All Original Turquoise Vintage Fiesta Pottery »
	VIntage Fiesta 4 3/4" Berry Bowl in Original 50s Forest Green Glaze » Circa 1949 to 1969: Great example of the delightful vintage 50s color of the dark forest green. Wonderful glaze and well defined concentric rings... For Sale: $30 See All 50s Colors Vintage Fiesta Pottery »
	VIntage Fiesta 4 3/4" Fruit Bowl in Original 50s Rose Glaze » Circa 1949 to 1969: The dusty rose color of the 50s has not been recreated with even a hint of the originals sophistication. Granted many modern attempts at roses and pinks have been made, but it is here, in the vintage version, where color is master. For Sale: $30 See All 50s Colors »
	VIntage Fiesta 4 3/4" Berry Bowl in Original 50s Gray Glaze » Circa 1949 to 1969: The 50s vintage Fiesta gray remains one of the most sophisticated and subtle colors in the vintage line. A subdued gray that changes with the light, don't be fooled by gray, it is a color worth collecting. For Sale: $30 See All 50s Colors »
	VIntage Fiesta 4 3/4" Fruit Bowl in Original 50s Chartreuse Glaze » Circa 1949 to 1959: Vintage fiesta greens covered a wide spectrum, from the original light green to the dark forest green and it was even a green that was the last color added in the 60s with medium green. But it is the Chartreuse color that captivates us today. SOLD See All 50s Colors »
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