For the 75th anniversary of Fiesta Ware, the Homer Laughlin company released a set of mixing bowls in marigold. The bowls themselves, if not the color, are based on an original 1930s design, and range in sizes from 6-1/2 to 2-1/2 quarts. They were introduced in April 2008, and were to run for 75 weeks, signifying the 75 years that Fiesta Ware has been in existence. The set will be retired on September 2nd of this year. After that, Homer Laughlin China will not fire another piece.
There will be a second item introduced on April 1, 2010, and that too will run for 75 weeks as well. No information has been released as to what the piece(s) or colors will be as of this writing. Stay tuned, and information will be divulged as soon as it is released. In the meantime, don’t procrastinate on the marigold bowls if you have been thinking about them.
The bowls are dishwasher safe and have a nonporous, lead free glaze. You can either collect them and store them away for posterity, or you can actually use them in your kitchen.
As far as pricing, I have seen them offered on the internet as a set anywhere from $124.95 to $189.95, before shipping charges, so shop around. I did spot it at Macy’s online, but I have not confirmed if it is available in the store. Some Macy’s are larger than others and offer a full or limited range.
I guess its a “buy once, buy good” situation.
