Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
This classic cobalt blue tilt or disc pitcher embodies the iconic Streamline Moderne style that defined American kitchenware in the 1930s. Featuring concentric ring accents and a dramatic circular silhouette, it reflects the democratic design revolution that brought high art to everyday dining tables.
Story
In 1936, ceramic designer Frederick Hurten Rhead revolutionized American dinnerware by introducing bold, solid colors and geometric shapes to depression-era homes. The circular disc pitcher became an instant design icon, meant to fit neatly inside newly popular home refrigerators while serving ice-cold water.
Maker / Origin
Designed originally for the Homer Laughlin China Company in West Virginia, the Fiesta line was created to bring affordable cheer to American homes following the Great Depression. Several rival American potteries produced near-identical disc pitchers to capture the massive consumer demand for this modern look.
Condition & Value
Displays minor glaze irregularities and a small glaze pop/skip near the upper handle joint, typical of mid-century production. The unglazed base shows age-appropriate shelf wear. No major chips or cracks visible, preserving its display appeal.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.