Interesting weekend!! No new sales to report yet, but lots of nice buys. As usual I will have to amend this post with photos and additional info as I research and list all of these. Which brings up a good point. For those who haven't noticed I am constantly updating all of the posts in this blog as I find more info. The best way to use my blog for info is to enter what you want to find in the search window in the upper left hand corner. This will change the blog roll to show every entry that contains your search word. What you read today may be changed tomorrow, so please feel free to visit often.
Lot of Franciscan Picnic 
When I first saw this small lot of Franciscan Picnic I almost walked right by because I knew that I have a very large inventory of Picnic, but then I took a second look and realized that I didn't have any of the pieces that I was seeing in front of me. Asking the price sealed the deal because it was another steal. Here's a list: butter/cheese dish cover, 5 footed cups, salad plate & bread plate.
Description -- Excellent used condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. Franciscan's Picnic is a brightly colored pattern of green and yellow flowers at the center on a yellow/cream background. First issued in 1973.
Historical Data -- Franciscan ware was first produced by Gladding-McBean and Company of Glendale, California in 1934. The facility was closed in 1984 and all production was moved to England.
Picnic Line -- The Picnic Line was designed to reflect the 1970's. Bold colored florals, dark brooding exotica and happy sunny irreverence are Picnic themes.
All Franciscan Articles in this BlogMore Franciscan Picnic at Quality Junk in the Atomic Mall Franklin Mint "Le Cordon Bleu" Molds
On my first pass I ignored these molds because I didn't think they were a fit for my store, but when I was leaving I took a closer look and asked the price. Between the Franklin Mint mark and a very low price, I decided to take them and now I am glad. They are beautiful.
Description -- White body with maroon trim, raised multicolerd designs. Current 10/09 replacement value is $19.99. Excellent used condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. Hole predrilled for wall hanging. Historical Data -- The Franklin Mint is a private corporation founded in 1964, based in Middletown, Pennsylvania which markets coin-like tokens and other collectables of its own designs. It was founded by Joseph Segal.
Franklin Mint at Quality Junk in the Atomic Mall Haviland Limoges France
I was really taken aback when I found this pair of Haviland Limoges Boullion Cups sitting out on a table. It is not unusual to find good fragile hard paste porcelain at the swap meet, but to find it in this pristine condition is rare. They were not a super bargain, but I am very pleased to be able to add them to my inventory.
Description -- 3 1/4" diameter x 4 3/3" handle to handle x 2" tall. White body with heavy gold trim. Green and violet geometric band over green and gold branch ring, 2 thin black rings above and below design. Excellent condition with no damage other than light bottom and trim wear. Both bottom marks were used from 1876-1930. Estimated (10/09) replacement value $30.00 each.
Historical Data -- Haviland Porcelain was established in Limoges,France in the first half of the 19th century and is still operating today. Haviland is probably the best known of the many Limoges Potteries.
Limoges -- Limoges is a generic name for hard paste porcelain that was produced in the Limoges region of France beginning in the 19th century. Dozens of French and German Factories have been involved and more than 400 marks have been used.
All Haviland Articles in this BlogMore Limoges at Quality Junk in the Atomic Mall Homer Laughlin Fiesta
Finding older Fiesta at my Swap Meet is very unusual, so I was pleasantly surprised to find this beautiful Old Ivory Chop plate that someone had brought from their house. The seller said it came from her mother and that seemed right judging from her age.
Description -- Cream Color, 12 1/4" diameter. Excellent used condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. Old Ivory (Cream) was issued from 1936-1951. This mark was used on Fiesta from 1936-1976. Glazed foot ring positively identifies it as older Fiesta. Current (10/09) replacement value 25.99.
Historical Data -- Founded in 1871 by Mr. Homer Laughlin, The Homer Laughlin China Company has been owned and operated by the Aaron and Wells families since their acquisition in 1897. Homer Laughlin remains the largest domestic pottery employing over 1100 skilled workers in a 37 acre facility.
Fiesta was designed by Fredrick Rhead and first introduced in 1936. It was temporarily discontinued in the early 1970's and contemporary (Post 86) fiesta was reintroduced in 1986.
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I had been looking at this Fukagawa Platter for a month, but the price was a little higher than I was comfortable with paying. The seller finally got tired of brnging it out all the time (or maybe he just got tired of me asking about it) and he agreed to what I consider a fair price.
Description -- Arita, Pattern 714. 16 3/8" x 12 3/8". Silver & Gray bamboo trees on white body with platinum trim. Excellent used condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. Current (10/09) replacement value $79.95.
Historical Data -- In 1894 the modern Fukagawa company was founded in Arita by Chuji Fukagawa, with the Fukagawa mark of Mount Fuji and a stream, as its trade mark. The Fukagawa company has served as purveyor for the Japanese Imperial Household since 1910 and only produces white true high temperature porcelain.
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I have seen a lot of Homer Laughlin Oven Serve in my day and this casserole has to be one of the best. Other than a few small flea bites it appears to have been unused.
Description -- Oven Serve Line. Ivory Body with embossed rib and scroll rim. Pink, white and yellow floral on cream body with platinum trim. 8 1/2" opening diameter, 5 1/4" foot ring, 3 1/2" high. Discontinued circa 1935. Excellent condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. Light wear. Estimated (10/09) replacement without the lid $48.00.
Historical Data -- Founded in 1871 by Mr. Homer Laughlin, The Homer Laughlin China Company has been owned and operated by the Aaron and Wells families since their acquisition in 1897. Homer Laughlin remains the largest domestic pottery employing over 1100 skilled workers in a 37 acre facility.
All Homer Laughlin Articles in this BlogMore Homer Laughlin Oven Serve at Quality Junk in the Atomic Mall Much more on all of these later. Thanks for listening....
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Description -- Chinastone Line. 2 5/8" high, deep blue accents, red flowers. Excellent used condition with no damage. First issued in 1984 and discontinued in 2007. Current (05/09) replacement value $44.99.
Description -- Restaurant ware. All white body with scalloped rim.. Pink Cherry blossoms on black branches design. 10" diameter. Excellent condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. Light wear. Current (06/09) estimated replacement value $12.99 each.
Description -- California Pottery. Circa 1930's. Solid turquoise blue body with raised in mold mark on bottom. Handle to handle 8", opening diameter 4", foot ring 5 1/4", height 6". Beautiful display piece for any collection. Very good condition except for age wear (mostly on the handles) and a dot glaze flake on one handle. There is a small unglazed area on bottom (probably a manufacturing defect). I estimate (08/09) current retail value at around $135.00. 
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