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When was Homer Laughlin Virginia Rose china made?
On November 22, 1932, one of the first Virginia Rose shapes, the 9″ plate was released into production….Virginia Rose by Homer Laughlin.
| Platters and a casserole with pattern VR-209 | Plates, gravy, and liner with pattern VR-209 |
|---|---|
| Colonial Couple Set | “Petit Point Windmill” |
Is Homer Laughlin China still in business?
The Homer Laughlin China Company is still, today, the U.S.A.’s largest producer of china. Some of the plants have been abandoned and closed but the company still operates at the Newell, West Virginia site.
Where is Homer Laughlin China made?
The Fiesta Tableware Company (formerly The Homer Laughlin China Company) is a ceramics manufacturer located in Newell, West Virginia, United States, established in 1871 and widely known for its retail dinnerware line, Fiesta….Fiesta Tableware Company.
| Type | Private, Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Website | www.fiestatableware.com |
How do I know if my Fiesta is vintage?
How Do I Know If I Have Vintage Fiesta?
- Color: The original colors were Red, Cobalt, Yellow, Light Green, Old Ivory, and Turquoise.
- Markings: The vintage items will have an inkstamp on the bottom that says GENUINE fiesta, with Fiesta all lowercase.
How do you date a piece of Homer Laughlin China?
You need a piece of Homer Laughlin china and a database or book for the date codes. Locate the pottery mark on the piece of Homer Laughlin china. Often it is found on the bottom of the piece. Find the date code. It is located at the bottom of the mark. For instance, the code at the bottom of one mark reads, “J 39 N 8.”
What are the codes on the back of Homer Laughlin dinnerware?
There is a lot of confusion around what the codes mean on the back of most Homer Laughlin Dinnerware Items. An Example of the codes we are referring to would be: K 53 N 8 The Homer Laughlin Code, Back-Stamp or more officially – the “Mark” is not a reference to a Pattern Code, but is really a Date Stamp and Factory of Origin Code.
Which is an example of a Homer Laughlin Mark?
An Example of the codes we are referring to would be: K 53 N 8 The Homer Laughlin Code, Back-Stamp or more officially – the “Mark” is not a reference to a Pattern Code, but is really a Date Stamp and Factory of Origin Code.
Where can I find vintage Homer Laughlin backstamps?
Vintage Homer Laughlin Backstamps The following originally appeared on pages 10-13 of An Overview of Homer Laughlin Dinnerware©2002, and is being posted on www.laurelhollowpark.net with permission along with corrections and updates. The Homer Laughlin China Company has marked their wares with a wide variety of backstamps.