Circa 1936-1944. The Fiesta Tom and Jerry mug with its' great round handle was originally another piece from a different line at Homer Laughlin pottery. Adopted by pottery designer Frederick Rhead, it was slightly modified with the addition of its' ring handle to fit in with the Fiestaware line. The same layered effect under the ring handle can be seen on many other pieces handles. If you have never had your morning coffee out of a fiesa mug you are really missing out. Nice and thick and just the right size to keep your coffee warm, these adorable mugs had to be hand processed on a cup lathe to obtain their unusual concave shape. The sides and foot were shapped much like a woodworker on a lathe. Never marked in the mold, but instead ink stamped on the bottom. Truely a delight and found in all eleven vintage colors. This example in red is in excellent shape without damage.