Vintage Fiesta® (1936 - 1973)
Vintage Fiesta Production: -
Here's the Good Stuff
Fiesta was designed by Frederick Hurton Rhead in 1936 for the Homer Laughlin China Co., often known as HLC, and is now among the most collected china products in the world. The dinnerware was unveiled by the firm at the Pottery and Glass Show in Pittsburgh, instantly capturing the imagination of the industry.
Vintage Fiesta Colors
- Red 1936 - 1943 & 1959 - 1972
- Blue (Cobalt) 1936 - 1951
- Green (Light) 1936 - 1951
- Yellow 1936 - 1969
- Old Ivory 1936 - 1951
- Turquoise 1937 - 1969
- Forest Green 1951 - 1959
- Rose 1951 - 1959
- Chartreuse 1951 - 1959
- Gray 1951 - 1959
- Medium Green 1959 - 1969
The original five colors were red, cobalt blue, light green, old ivory and yellow. In 1937, turquoise was added to the line.
By the Fall of 1951, cobalt blue, light green and old ivory were retired. Their replacements are today dubbed the 50s colors, since they were produced in quantity throughout the decade. These colors were forest green, rose, chartreuse and gray.
During this time, the popularity of the china soared. Meanwhile, most people identified the dishes as Fiestaware, to the consternation of HLC, because it had been always officially named Fiesta. After this point, the horse had left the barn, and the term Fiestaware persists.
Fiesta's famous original red glaze was produced until 1943. The big news was that in 1959, the Atomic Energy Commission licensed china and pottery manufacturers, including Homer Laughlin, to purchase depleted uranium oxide, allowing red Fiesta to return to the market in March 1959. Additionally this same year, turquoise and yellow returned to the market, plus medium green was introduced.
By 1969, the needs and tastes of the modern housewife has changed. The line ultimately ceased production by 1972. The Fiesta produced during this entire time period is referred to as vintage Fiestaware or officially as vintage Fiesta, and it has become highly prized.
The good news is that in 1986, Fiesta was reintroduced. Fiesta made from 1986 on is referred to often as Post 86 Fiestaware and officially as Post 86 Fiesta.
Vintage Fiesta or Vintage Fiestaware
Fiesta collectors and sellers will auction vintage Fiesta items here, often under the term vintage Fiestaware, so check this page frequently.
Below are all vintage Fiesta auctions, conveniently sorted by those ending soonest. Feel free to bookmark this convenient view, which displays the first 200 auctions at one glance.
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FIESTA RED* 8" ROUND LID* FOR PROMOTIONAL CASSEROLE* Recessed Knob* |  |
$38.25 | 47m |
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Fiesta Covered Butter Dish USA Marigold Yellow Pottery 2 Piece Fiestaware EUC | |
$23.96 | 1h |
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1950's CHARTREUSE FIESTA SAUCE / GRAVY BOAT -FIESTAWARE - V22 | |
$37.50 | 1h 49m |
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Lot of 7 Vintage Homer Laughlin Fiesta - All Different Colors. Salsa fruit bowl | |
$75.99 | 1h 53m |
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Vintage Fiesta Original Cobalt Large Tea Pot NO LID Beautiful Condition | |
$25.00 | 2h 38m |
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Pink Fiesta Ware China Demitasse / Child's Tea Pot w/ Lid & Three Handled Cups | 0 | $57.02 | 3h 5m |
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~VINTAGE FIESTA ROSE 12" CHOP PLATE FIESTA 1950'S COLOR HOMER LAUGHLIN CHINA ~~~ | |
$89.00 | 3h 28m |
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Fiesta Fiestaware Rose Pink 13 1/4" Oval Platter EUC | 0 | $15.00 | 4h 2m |
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VINTAGE HOMER LAUGHLIN FIESTA WARE FIESTA 8-TURQUOISE SERVING BOWL | |
$12.00 | 4h 16m |
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Fiestaware Fiesta Vintage 8 1/2" Yellow Soup Bowl Excellent Condition | |
$23.95 | 4h 20m |
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Fiesta Yellow Chop Plate Serving Platters Homer Laughlin Fiestaware Set of 2 | |
$55.96 | 4h 57m |
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3 Vintage Fiesta 6 " saucers/plate GREEN HLO FIESTAWARE GENUINE Fiesta h.l.o. | 0 | $5.00 | 4h 58m |
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Fiesta Yellow Rimmed Soup Salad Bowls Homer Laughlin Fiestaware Set of 2 | |
$35.96 | 5h 6m |
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VINTAGE GREEN FIESTA 6 PIECE PLACE SETTING-FIESTAWARE -V22 | |
$45.00 | 5h 6m |
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Fiesta Ware Vintage 5 Mixed Saucer and Bread and Butter Plates | |
$32.36 | 5h 10m |
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Fiestaware Fiesta Vintage 8 1/2" Green Soup Bowl Excellent Condition | |
$23.95 | 5h 11m |
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Fiesta Old Ivory Cream 12" Chop Plate Serving Plate Homer Laughlin Fiestaware | |
$31.96 | 5h 16m |
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Homer Laughlin FIESTA ROSE (OLDER) Creamer 221176 | |
$23.99 | 5h 19m |
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Fiesta Light Green 12" Chop Plate Serving Plate Homer Laughlin Fiestaware | |
$31.96 | 5h 20m |
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Fiestaware Fiesta Vintage 8 1/2" Blue Soup Bowl Excellent Condition | |
$23.95 | 5h 35m |
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VINTAGE 1989 FIESTA WARE HOMER LAUGHLIN TURQUOISE TOM & JERRY CERAMIC MUGS 4PC | |
$148.00 | 5h 35m |
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Fiesta Cobalt Blue 11" Large Salad Fruit Bowl Homer Laughlin Fiestaware | |
$47.96 | 5h 44m |
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Fiesta Turquoise 14" Chop Plate Serving Plate Homer Laughlin Fiestaware | |
$47.96 | 5h 49m |
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Vintage Fiesta Ware, 2 Yellow Mugs | 0 | $9.99 | 5h 56m |
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FIESTA ware USA Small YELLOW Coffee Pot - No Lid - Nice Condition - 1986 - 2001 | |
$39.00 | 5h 59m |
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LOT VINTAGE FIESTA FIESTAWARE LARGE BOWLS GREEN IVORY BLUE - NEAR MINT! | |
$75.00 | 6h 6m |
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VINTAGE FIESTA 5 1/2" NAPPY BOWL MEDIUM GREEN JOHN DEERE GREEN FRUIT CEREAL #dy7 | |
$65.00 | 6h 11m |
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VTG Fiesta Green SAUCER~6 1/4 Inch Diameter~NEAR MINT | |
$12.90 | 6h 16m |
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Vintage 1955 Fiesta Yellow Good Luck Calendar Plate with Gold Trim | |
$24.99 | 6h 17m |
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10 PIECE LOT CUPS SAUCERS VINTAGE FIESTA FIESTAWARE MINT CONDITION!! | |
$95.00 | 6h 18m |
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VTG Fiesta Deep Blue SAUCER~6 1/4" Diameter~NEAR MINT | |
$12.90 | 6h 21m |
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Vintage Fiesta Original Ivory 2 Pint Jug 1930s Rare stoped in 1956 chip rim | |
$26.00 | 6h 22m |
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8 PIECE LOT CUPS SAUCERS VINTAGE FIESTA FIESTAWARE MINT CONDITION!! | |
$75.00 | 6h 23m |
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VTG Fiesta Turquoise SAUCER~6 1/4” Diameter~NEAR MINT | |
$12.90 | 6h 25m |
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VINTAGE HOMER LAUGHLIN FIESTA BREAD & BUTTER PLATES X 5 EXCELLENT | |
$13.99 | 6h 30m |
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VTG Fiesta Cream SAUCER~6 1/4" Diameter~NEAR MINT | |
$12.90 | 6h 31m |
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5 PIECE LOT 5-1/2" BOWLS VINTAGE FIESTA FIESTAWARE MINT CONDITION!! | |
$95.00 | 6h 32m |
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Fiesta, Vintage, Utility Tray, Creamer Sugar Base, Fiestaware, Yellow | |
$25.19 | 6h 45m |
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5 PIECE LOT 8-1/2" SOUP CEREAL BOWLS VINTAGE FIESTA FIESTAWARE MINT CONDITION!! | |
$115.00 | 6h 48m |
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Fiestaware Blue Large Serving Bowl Fiesta 8.5" Retired NEW | |
$14.99 | 6h 54m |
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Homer Laughlin FIESTA TURQUOISE (OLDER) Dinner Plate 221255 | |
$33.99 | 7h 18m |
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Vintage Fiestaware Yellow Large Disc Water Pitcher Fiesta 1950s Pitcher | |
$35.00 | 7h 21m |
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Homer Laughlin Fiesta Medium Green Gravy Boat | |
$92.00 | 7h 39m |
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Homer Laughlin Fiesta Medium Green Gravy Boat FLAW | |
$48.00 | 7h 39m |
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Homer Laughlin Fiesta Red / Orange Gravy Boat | |
$44.00 | 7h 40m |
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Vintage Fiesta Red Promotional Casserole LID ONLY | |
$8.00 | 7h 46m |
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14 Piece Vintage Mixed Fiesta Ware Dishes Cups Plates Saucers Side Plates VGUC | |
$19.99 | 7h 47m |
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2 Genuine Vintage Fiesta Soup Salad 8-1/2” Bowls 1950’s | |
$18.00 | 7h 47m |
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Fiesta Vintage 8 1/2 inch Nappy Bowl, Fiestaware, Green~ Chip on rim and bottom | |
$4.00 | 7h 52m |
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Rose Fiesta Casserole Dish with Handles 1950s | |
$79.00 | 7h 53m |
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Fiesta Vintage Original Turquoise Water Tumbler Homer Laughlin China USA | |
$8.00 | 7h 57m |
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vintage Fiestaware fiesta plate set blue dessert salad teacup tea dark cobolt | |
$15.75 | 7h 57m |
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1950's CHARTREUSE FIESTA SAUCE / GRAVY BOAT FIESTAWARE Homer Laughlin | |
$32.99 | 8h |
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vintage Fiestaware fiesta plate set yellow dessert salad teacup tea ivory | |
$15.75 | 8h |
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Vintage Fiestaware Yellow Saucer Fiesta Original Yellow | |
$5.00 | 8h 2m |
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Retired Fiesta Homer Laughlin 11 3/4" Chop Plate - Round Platter Rose Pink | 0 | $14.99 | 8h 2m |
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Vintage Original Homer Laughlin China FIESTA Oval Platter Original Green Art Dec | |
$18.99 | 8h 3m |
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vintage Fiestaware fiesta plate set green blue cobalt dessert salad teacup tea | |
$19.75 | 8h 3m |
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(1) Fiesta Homer Laughlin Taster's Choice coffee cup with saucer. ONE EACH. | |
$7.00 | 8h 11m |
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Vintge Fiesta Green Sauce/Gravey Boat | |
$24.00 | 8h 16m |
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Fiesta Gravy Boat Sea Mist Green Homer Laughlin Fiestaware | |
$32.00 | 8h 19m |
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Vintage Fiesta Replacement Large Tea Pot Lid Radioactive RED LID ONLY Hard to Fi | |
$50.00 | 8h 23m |
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Fiesta Homer Laughlin Taster's Choice coffee cup with saucer. | |
$10.00 | 8h 23m |
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Vintge Fiesta Turquoise Sauce/Gravey Boat | |
$24.00 | 8h 30m |
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Fiestaware Fiesta Pale Yellow Gravy Boat 8" Homer Laughlin Vintage Original | |
$32.99 | 8h 31m |
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Vintage Homer Laughlin Old Fiesta Ware 8 1/2" Diameter Turquoise Bowl VGC | |
$14.99 | 8h 41m |
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VINTAGE FIESTA YELLOW 13" CHOP PLATE OR TORTE! | |
$40.95 | 8h 44m |
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Vintage Fiestaware Gray Dessert Bowls Fiesta 1950s Grey Berry Bowls | 0 | $20.00 | 8h 52m |
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VINTAGE FIESTA ROSE 3-1/2" TALL JUICE TUMBLER! | |
$72.50 | 8h 57m |
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VINTAGE 1936 OLD YELLOW FIESTA 8 OUNCE TUMBLER HOMER LAUGHLIN HLC CO. FIESTAWARE | |
$16.02 | 9h 2m |
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Homer Laughlin China Vintage Green Fiesta 9.5" Luncheon Plate | |
$5.00 | 9h 2m |
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Vintage Homer Laughlin China Co. U.S.A. AAAB Fiesta Light Yellow 12" Cake Plate | |
$15.99 | 9h 3m |
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VINTAGE FIESTA GRAY 4-3/4" NAPPY or FRUIT BOWL! | |
$45.00 | 9h 5m |
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Fiesta Ironstone/Plate/Saucers | |
$5.00 | 9h 8m |
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OLD Vtg 1936 OLD YELLOW FIESTA 8 OUNCE OZ TUMBLER HOMER LAUGHLIN HLC FIESTAWARE | |
$16.03 | 9h 10m |
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3 Vintage Fiesta Ware Saucers | |
$25.00 | 9h 13m |
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OLD Vtg 1936 OLD YELLOW FIESTA 8 OUNCE OZ TUMBLER HOMER LAUGHLIN HLC FIESTAWARE | |
$15.98 | 9h 18m |
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Vtg Fiesta Large Footed Salad Bowl in Original Yellow Glaze Fiestaware Yellow | |
$249.99 | 9h 30m |
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OLD Vtg 1950 OLD ROSE FIESTA 4 3/4" FRUIT BOWL HOMER LAUGHLIN FIESTAWARE HLC CO. | |
$11.04 | 9h 31m |
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Original Fiesta 6" White Saucer Replacement | |
$3.99 | 9h 37m |
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Vintage Fiesta Yellow 2-Pint Jug Pitcher | |
$10.00 | 9h 47m |
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Vintage HLC Homer Laughlin Fiesta Ivory 9.5 Inch Lunch Luncheon Plate | |
$4.99 | 10h 11m |
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Fiesta Ware | |
$45.00 | 10h 15m |
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3 GREEN Unused FIESTA Demitasse STICK HANDLED CUPS & SAUCERS New Old Stock Mint | |
$29.99 | 10h 26m |
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5 GREEN Unused FIESTA DEMITASSE SAUCERS New Old Stock Mint Condition | |
$19.99 | 10h 28m |
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Vintage Fiesta Small Disk Pitcher Yellow | |
$10.00 | 10h 33m |
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Vintage Fiesta Red Orange Coffee Cup O Ring Footed | |
$24.95 | 10h 35m |
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Vintage Fiesta Ware Yell Relish Tray Insert (As Found) | |
$7.00 | 10h 37m |
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VINTAGE FIESTA 4 pc cream & sugar set | |
$149.99 | 10h 53m |
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Fiestaware Fiesta 7 Inch Snack Luncheon Cake Bread Dessert Salad Plate TURQUOISE | |
$19.99 | 10h 53m |
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VIntage Fiesta Chartreuse Ash Tray | 1 | $75.00 | 10h 55m |
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VIntage Fiesta Turquoise Ash Tray As Is | 2 | $10.49 | 11h 3m |
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Homer Laughlin Fiesta Fiestaware Yellow Cereal Bowl Set | |
$16.00 | 11h 19m |
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2 Periwinkle Fiesta Mugs ~ EUC | 0 | $11.99 | 11h 20m |
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ONE Yellow Fiesta Mug ~ EUC ~ Light Yellow | 0 | $7.99 | 11h 23m |
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2 Turquoise Fiesta Mugs ~ EUC | 0 | $14.99 | 11h 25m |
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Near Mint Original 1950s Fiesta Deep Plate Medium Green Soup Bowl | |
$48.00 | 11h 32m |
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Yellow Fiesta Round Pitcher HL USA | 0 | $11.95 | 11h 34m |
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Vintage Fiesta Rose Colored Tea Cup | |
$7.99 | 11h 35m |
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Great lot of (7) - FIESTA WARE - FIESTAWARE 8" Round Vegetable BOWLS | |
$169.95 | 11h 44m |
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