✅ SOLVED What is so Special about a Fiesta Salad Bowl?

[Bigcypresshunter]

Anyone know Fiestaware? What is so special about this green Fiesta salad bowl that sold for $160! Vintage Fiesta Medium Green Individual Salad Bowl Fiestaware | eBay

I cant post pics here anymore Grrrrrr

 

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[HutSiteDigger]

Who ever bought this must like blowing money.... Vintage -Probably meaning 1920s-1930s-1940s type of these bowls normally sell in the $30-$70 range. I see these at flea-markets,antique shops a-lot and would have no clue why "salad bowl" would bring in $160.00... Apparently someone out there really wanted one and had a hard time finding one (maybe not living in a state/city/county that is got lot of good antiques in it) and the person who wanted it was over-bidding O***U in the bid history. Now everyone who-ever see's this will automatically assume these bowls sell for $160.00!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Who ever bought this must like blowing money.... Vintage -Probably meaning 1920s-1930s-1940s type of these bowls normally sell in the $30-$70 range. I see these at flea-markets,antique shops a-lot and would have no clue why "salad bowl" would bring in $160.00... Apparently someone out there really wanted one and had a hard time finding one (maybe not living in a state/city/county that is got lot of good antiques in it) and the person who wanted it was over-bidding O***U in the bid history. Now everyone who-ever see's this will automatically assume these bowls sell for $160.00!

What do you mean by "these type of bowls"? Are you familiar with Fiesta? Do you really see these green bowls going for $70 at flea markets "a lot"? Can you be more specific? I cant imagine anyone paying $70 at a flea market for one piece of Fiestaware. Most of the other colors are selling for $5-$20.

Also it doesnt matter what state you live in. Anyone can purchase these bowls on eBay. EBay is full of Fiestaware. And I dont think they are "blowing money" because I have one on eBay now that I purchased at a yard sale for one dollar and it has an opening bid of $49 already but my light green wont sell..

 

[HutSiteDigger]

What is you e-bay handle

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Thanks for trying to help HutSiteDigger but I need someone thats familiar with Fiestaware. My handle is bigcypresshunter Scroll down to see my bowl its the first medium green salad bowl http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...RC1&_nkw=fiesta+salad+bowl&_sacat=0&_from=R40

Some prices are too high notice no bids.

 

[HutSiteDigger]

Well you make a living doing this dude so good luck. sounds like a home run to me $1 into $49 sounds like winner. Good luck

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I checked into the buyers backgrounds and I can assure you they are professional buyers.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Well you make a living doing this dude so good luck. sounds like a home run to me $1 into $49 sounds like winner. Good luck

Its been in storage for years. I expect it to go to a hundred at least but Im not sure why the medium green Fiesta salad bowls are so desirable

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I dont really make a living at it but I try to learn what I can to become better at recognizing whats valuable and what isnt.. And this Fiestaware bowl obviously has value. Completed eBay listings are considered real value.

 

[Tnmountains]

My sister pics up Fiesta ware every time she sees it. It is highly collectable. Not like MCcoy but it has its following. It is early yet lets see what it will do.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

My sister pics up Fiesta ware every time she sees it. It is highly collectable. Not like MCcoy but it has its following. It is early yet lets see what it will do.

Apparently she must know her stuff. Pieces of Fiesta go from a just couple bucks to $300. The light green plates I have will probably not even sell.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Can someone explain unmarked Fiesta ware?

 

[Bryanhashemi]

Fiesta And Fiestaware i dont know much but this could help you a little i hope! gl!


[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Fiestaware was marketed by playing on the images of Mexican "fiestas" and the phrase "The dinnerware that turns your table into a celebration" was born as a marketing slogan. Eleven different Fiesta colors were introduced between 1936 and 1959, starting with red (made from depleted uranium oxide), medium green, cobalt blue, yellow, and ivory and, followed by turquoise in 1938, gray and light green in 1943, and forest green, chartreuse, and rose in 1951. While new colors were added thereafter and some colors were retired, Fiesta remained very consistent in both styling and in the bold use of color. [FONT=Arial,Helvetica]While Fiestaware is still made today, collectors seek out the original production which can be identified by the marks on the pieces. For the original production, three different marks were used: "Fiesta/ HLC USA", "HLC/Fiesta/Made in USA", and "Fiesta/Made in USA/HL Co.". Fiestaware is actively copied, so one much be careful of reproductions or similar wares made by other companies. Since about 1940, Homer Laughlin also marked all of their production with the mark "Genuine". It should also be noted that some smaller, genuine Fiesta items may not have any markings whatsoever such as salt and pepper shakers. Be careful to look at the detailing and quality, and especially the spacing of the circles which on genuine Fiestaware should narrow progressively.[/FONT]
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[taz42o]

Bigcypresshunter, Look at the bottom of your bowl and the bottom of the one sold for 160, I think there is a 30 or 40 year age difference.

Here are a couple features to look for: • Imprinted or ink? Ink stamps are always newer (late 90s and on) and imprinted backstamps are sometimes older (some post-1986 Fiesta has imprints).
• The “F” in Fiesta: The oldest Fiestas has a lowercase “F” that is connected to the rest of the letters. Post-1986 Fiesta has a distinctive loop in the F. Current Fiesta has a hard, uppercase, printed F.
• “Lead Free” appeared on Fiesta after 1986.
• Circular logos are newer.
• Date codes: Lately, Fiesta has begun stamping their pieces with date codes. These are a series of letters that represent years and months. The years begin at 1992 with GG and the months are marked A through L, starting with January. For example, GGA would be January 1992. TTB is February 2005.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Yes I noticed my logo is different. Mine is an ink stamp. I would be happy to get $49. I think $49 is a lot of money for an vintage everyday use bowl when the plates can be purchased for $5. . I guess the salad bowls got broken and that is why prices are so high for those that are trying to complete a set..

Thanks Bryan and taz.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Fiesta And Fiestaware i dont know much but this could help you a little i hope! gl!


Fiestaware was marketed by playing on the images of Mexican "fiestas" and the phrase "The dinnerware that turns your table into a celebration" was born as a marketing slogan. Eleven different Fiesta colors were introduced between 1936 and 1959, starting with red (made from depleted uranium oxide), medium green, cobalt blue, yellow, and ivory and, followed by turquoise in 1938, gray and light green in 1943, and forest green, chartreuse, and rose in 1951. While new colors were added thereafter and some colors were retired, Fiesta remained very consistent in both styling and in the bold use of color. While Fiestaware is still made today, collectors seek out the original production which can be identified by the marks on the pieces. For the original production, three different marks were used: "Fiesta/ HLC USA", "HLC/Fiesta/Made in USA", and "Fiesta/Made in USA/HL Co.". Fiestaware is actively copied, so one much be careful of reproductions or similar wares made by other companies. Since about 1940, Homer Laughlin also marked all of their production with the mark "Genuine". It should also be noted that some smaller, genuine Fiesta items may not have any markings whatsoever such as salt and pepper shakers. Be careful to look at the detailing and quality, and especially the spacing of the circles which on genuine Fiestaware should narrow progressively.

OK my medium green is older than light green that came out in 43.. This helps explain my no bids on light green. This also explains unmarked Fiesta (repros)

Mine says genuine so it must be post 1940

Good information. This is what I wanted

I wonder if I have forest green

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I wish I had a good site for marks. Its a bit confusing. The $160 mark is definitely different. I thought it was just faded.


Thats why I prefer auctions when I dont know the market price and let the buyers set the price. I found this http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/garage-sale-finds/261696-fiestaware-find-i-think-s-all-old.html and the 5th and 8th pic down is my genuine Fiesta mark. Clovis97 says medium green is one of the hardest colors to find.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Bigcypresshunter, Look at the bottom of your bowl and the bottom of the one sold for 160, I think there is a 30 or 40 year age difference.

Here are a couple features to look for: • Imprinted or ink? Ink stamps are always newer (late 90s and on) and imprinted backstamps are sometimes older (some post-1986 Fiesta has imprints).
• The “F” in Fiesta: The oldest Fiestas has a lowercase “F” that is connected to the rest of the letters. Post-1986 Fiesta has a distinctive loop in the F. Current Fiesta has a hard, uppercase, printed F.
• “Lead Free” appeared on Fiesta after 1986.
• Circular logos are newer.
• Date codes: Lately, Fiesta has begun stamping their pieces with date codes. These are a series of letters that represent years and months. The years begin at 1992 with GG and the months are marked A through L, starting with January. For example, GGA would be January 1992. TTB is February 2005.

taz check out this site on markings. It says my lower case f mark is old and there is no exceptions to the rule. Fiesta Markings

It appears I may have an old mark similar to the the one that sold for $160.

 

[pat-tekker-cat]

Hey BCH, you need to also freguent the garage sale thread. Diggumup knows glass real good!
Perhaps even an advanced search, under that thread would throw you up some FiestaWare info, but looks like you got real good info here. Do check out that garage sale thread, you'll learn a lot there about what's valuable and not.
Good luck with your auctions too, mine have been tanking terribly!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Hey BCH, you need to also freguent the garage sale thread. Diggumup knows glass real good!
Perhaps even an advanced search, under that thread would throw you up some FiestaWare info, but looks like you got real good info here. Do check out that garage sale thread, you'll learn a lot there about what's valuable and not.
Good luck with your auctions too, mine have been tanking terribly!

I got laid off so Im back doing eBay. My auctions are doing terrrible!!! Even when I get bids they dont pay. I think summer is a bad time but I have no choice. Ill be back working by August. It looks like I found a good bowl. Its an old piece and the $49 opening bid came real quick. Ill give Digg a PM.