Hi, I have two green nappy shaped bowls that are 7 in diameter. Also, Fiesta started using the Trademark (TM) and Registration (R) symbols after 1986. Turquoise (originally made from 1937-1969) went into reproduction in 1988 so this piece is likely made between 1988 and 1992. If this piece was made in 2008 Im afraid we wont be of too much help. They are the official experts - not us! Thank you! Hi Leslie, Reference Information on Post 86 Fiesta dinnerware, You will notice that I reference a few pieces that do not have a Fiesta backstamp. I found this site to be helpful. Notice the bars on either side of the H. Wondering if Antique Gold and Mango (69-72) Red pieces would also have no markings. The bowl has a carved marking, but there is nothing on the other pieces. Fiestaware is a collection of colorful fine china pieces first produced during the Great Depression. It also has crazing on inside and out. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. Circular logos are newer. Fiesta is a line of ceramic glazed dinnerware manufactured and marketed by the Fiesta Tableware Company of Newell, West Virginia since its introduction in 1936, with a hiatus from 1973 to 1985. The term sounds foreign, but the translation is simple: a wet foot means the underside is completely glazed; you will not be able to see any un-colored clay. All the backstamps are applied by machine. Click to sign in and add to Favorites. I also have some teacups. Reddish/orange, light yellow, pale pink, and mint green. You will find early versionsof these items without the H. HLC USA Hi Allan, Fiestaware Coordinates by Homer Laughlin Item#: 298111 Pattern Code: HLCFIC Description: Glass Coordinates, New Colors Only Pattern: Fiestaware Coordinates by Homer Laughlin Status: Active. This is HLC's date coding system which it has used since the 1960's. Fiesta has earned quite a following since its introduction in 1936. Thanks for reaching out heres a helpful guide on vintage colors: http://www.happyheidi.com/antiques/fiesta_colors.html Great blog. Can you tell me anything about them? I am going to send you some pictures but I think it is turquoise, 15 inch, does have markings on bottom. if the letters in the word, Fiesta are all LOWER CASE, then it's OLD, if the letters in the word, Fiesta are all UPPER CASE, then it's NEW, if a cast indented mark has a little H at the bottom, then it is NEW, If a mold mark is circular, then it is NEW. Harlequin arrived on the scene in 1938, and a less expensive alternative to Fiesta was made and sold in Woolworth's. Riviera was introduced in the . 1. Hi Jan! Potters and artists use different clays when making ceramics, so knowing the type of clay can help you establish the china's value. Imprinted Fiesta markings are both difficult to read and have many, many variations. Vintage Items. Com. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States. Hi Kritsa, If you could send pics to editor@causeafrockus.com well take a peek hard to tell without seeing it live, but happy to give you our opinion. The new stamp capitalizes the "F" in the name. The Rebel Dish Barn sells new and retired fiestaware. As the line grew in popularity, many complimentary lines were launched: Fiesta Kitchen Kraft, Fiesta Ironstone, Sheffield Amberstone, Coventry Casualstone, and Fiesta Mates. In most cases, it is far easier to determine that Fiestaware is new rather than attempting to prove that it is old. $12.00. I see a lot of it advertised as vintage, but it seems like some of that has the dry feetfoot Are there any vintage pieces with the dry foot? I have some Fiesta mugs and bowls that have markings unlike any I have seen at your site or even at other Fiesta sites. How much is this Fiestaware worth? Can you tell me anything about them? I do see them on all my dinner plates, luncheon plates, salad plates, oval platters. According to vintageamericanpottery. Im not sure how modern Fiestaware pieces are marked, but I hope the factory can help you clarify what youve got cheers! I won an Ebay auction for a Black Cat Homer Laughlin Fiesta dinner plate When it arrived, there are no markings on the bottom of the plate!!! The Fiestaware backstamp appears on most Fiesta pieces and has evolved throughout the years. I would like to find out its age if possible. If you could send a pic to editor@causeafrockus.com, we can dig in. Do I need to pop a four-pack of antacids? Hi Chris, The short answer to all of this is it depends on the piece. Any chance it is authentic? Some dont. Hi Linda, Vintage Fiesta backstamps use a lower case "f" in the word Fiesta. When trying to tell the differences between old and new Fiesta, many collectors will become familiar with all the various colors. Hi Judy, This bowl has five inside bottom rings as shown in picture 6 which makes the bowl highly collectible. Copyright text 2019 by Fiesta Dishes.info. Fiesta was first introduced in 1936, and today remains the company's flagship brand. However HLC did not utilize this stamp until six years into Post 86 production, nor has it been applied consistently to all the Post 86 pieces. The colors are blue, yellow, white and rose. I dont want to sell them too high or too low! One of my small platters, impressed backstamp of HLC, fiesta, USA. You will find early versionsof these items without the H. The letters USA or the words Made in USA. These techniques require closer inspection and a bit of training. INDIVIDUAL SUGAR BOWL Lid ONLY pale yellow FIESTA WARE NEW. The last ways to decipher old from new are more involved. Chartreuse and Lemongrass Fiesta Mini-Disc Pitchers. Sorry, you have Javascript Disabled! Would you be able to send a picture of the stamp marking and the item itself? Becky. Vintage Glassware. Located about 20 minutes from. Well see what we can find out Thanks! Still, there are a few ways you can examine Fiesta bottom marks and Fiestaware stamps in order to determine how old Fiestaware is. Follow these steps to identify your backstamp: This collection was removed from shelves in 1973. (Although Im starting to catch up.) But as a handy reference, see this list: Original Red 1936 to 1943; 1959 to 1972 Original Blue (Cobalt) 1936 to 1951 Original Light Green 1936 to 1951 Original Yellow 1936 to 1969 Original (Old) Ivory 1936 to 1951 Original Turquoise 1937 to 1969 Forest Green 1951 to 1959 Original Rose 1951 to 1959 Chartreuse 1951 to 1959 Gray 1951 to 1959 Medium Green 1959 to 1969 Antique Gold 1969 to 1972 Turf Green 1969 to 1972 White 1986 current Black 1986 current Rose (Reintroduced) 1986 to 2005 Apricot 1986 to 1998 Cobalt Blue 1986 current Yellow (Reintroduced) 1987 2002 Turquoise 1998 current Periwinkle Blue 1989 to 2007 Sea Mist Green 1991 to 2005 Lilac 1993 to 1995 Persimmon 1995 to 2008 Sapphire (Bloomingdales Exclusive) 1996 to 1997 Chartreuse 1997 to 1999 Pearl Gray 1999 to 2001 Juniper 1999 to 2001 Cinnabar 2000 to current Sunflower 2001 to current Plum 2002 to current Shamrock 2002 to current Tangerine 2003 to current Scarlet 2004 to current Peacock 2005 to current Heather 2006 to 2009 Evergreen 2007 to 2009 Ivory (Reintroduced) 2008 to current Chocolate 2008 to current Lemongrass 2009 to current Paprika 2010 to current. Hi Mary, Maybe 1940s to 1951 given the details provided. Fiesta Pieces you will find the H on are bud vases, bulb candle-holders,figure 8 trays,individual creamer, individual sugar bowls,large disk pitchers, medium vases,pyramid / tripod candle-holders, round salt pepper shakers, sauce-boats, small / juice pitchers. Trademarks of the Company have been used for reference purposes only. Take care! Can you tell me the last year any Red was made with the wet foot? These are the best kitchen tools made here, too. However, these rules hold true: Another good indicator of a new piece of Fiestaware is a the new, circular logo. Below that it says HLC (possibly HLCo, hard to tell), and USA, both in block letters. Not sure why red stripe is included, all the markings are pretty clear and it is more white then ivory. Neither the author nor this Post 86 Reference Guide is affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by The Homer Laughlin China Company &/or The Fiesta Tableware Co. or any other trademark owner identified therein. Hi Judy, . Perhaps it isnt Fiesta but its driving the bidding? I ordered other colors directly from the factory and waiting for their arrival too compare. The first place to look in order to verify whether an item is genuine is to flip it over and look on the underside. All comments will be subject to approval by a moderator. My question is about Amberstone.. was it stamped with a Fiesta stamp? Fiestaware. Im trying to find replace lids & the handle that you could remove and place on the other pot, Hi Kitty! A: The method of placing our identification mark on a piece is determined by the way that the piece is made. I recently purchased a turquoise bud vase, and then a pair of turquoise S&P shakers. Please log in again. Are these made from different dates? Homer Laughlin introduced Fiesta, designed by Rhead, in 1936, phasing out the line in 1973. Hi, all. All the backstamps are applied by machine. With Fiesta backstamps that are in INK ONLY, you can identify and old piece of Fiesta ware by the case of the letters. Marking- This collection was independently created and also is known under the name Sheffield Amberstone. The old inkstamp says GENUINE fiesta (fiesta will be in a stylized text and all lower-cased words) HLCo USA. My email was incorrect on the previous note. Required fields are marked *. No lid. Hi! Another interesting question How do you distinguish Mango Red (69-72) from Red (post-59). What do you think? The only brown I can match it to is Amberstone. I am going nuts as to the color. I think they may be vintage fiesta. Can these be dated? $15.00 shipping. I just have started getting into collecting fiestaware and would love help identifying this piece. The login page will open in a new tab. . It is marked (in the mold) fiesta in all lower case and HLC USA in block caps below. Is that a new Fiesta color? Best of luck! The variations in text include: Fiesta HLC USA, Fiesta MADE IN USA HLC, HLC fiesta MADE IN USA, fiesta MADE IN USA (with a trident-like logo above it). Can you provide some input,please. For our readers: Do you collect Fiestaware and if so, whats your favorite vintage color? Marking: GENUINE , fiesta (flourish) , HLC USA (2 plates look like HLO). I couldnt find any mention of numbers on the bottom of other teapots like this one so I was not sure if this was an original or replica. The Fiestaware backstamp appears on most Fiesta pieces and has evolved throughout the years. The rest of the words in Fiesta are interconnected. Have 100 pcs to ID that except for six are true Fiesta. Heres a handy chart for date codes: While this is by no means an exhaustive list of Fiestaware markings, this may help you provide clues as to whether your Fiesta is vintage or new. Heres a handy color history chart for reference too: https://fiestafactorydirect.com/pages/color-history good luck! $11.20 shipping. Vintage Fiesta Rose Pink Scroll Handle Sugar Bowl Fiestaware Mcm Original 1950s. Becky. Hi Carolyn, Any info appreciated thanks. Hi Sandra, Welcome to Depression Gla. Maria 213-448-2091, Copyright text 2019 by Fiesta Dishes.info. The piece has no markings..Is white on bottom. To celebrate 150 years of manufacturing, we're highlighting one of our favorite backstamps from our history: the Lion and Eagle backstamp. Does the wet foot/dry foot rule apply to salt and pepper shakers? Will send photos. Fiestaware Identification: Fiesta Vintage or New?