Overview
A vibrant, vitrified ceramic dinner plate featuring the iconic concentric ring pattern and bold solid-color glaze that defined American tabletop design.
Preliminary identification
Fiesta Dinner Plate in 'Shamrock' Green, c.2002
Photo reference
2 uploaded photos
Story
In 1936, a designer named Frederick Hurten Rhead decided that the American dinner table was far too stuffy and formal, so he created a line of dishes that felt like a celebration.
Maker / Origin
The Homer Laughlin China Company is a titan of American industry, operating out of West Virginia since the late 19th century.
Condition & Value
The plate shows visible surface scratches and utensil marks consistent with regular household use. While these do not affect the structural integrity, they do place it in 'user' condition rather than 'collector' condition. Minor wear to the glaze reduces the value toward the lower end of the range.
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Market Analysis
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.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD