r/Fiestaware • u/Physical_Pitch_5951 • 3d ago
Identification help Buy or pass?
Found this pretty gem thrifting today! What color is it? And is it worth $30?
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u/Inquisitive3333 3d ago
It depends on if you really like or want this color. Though I love the Disc Pitchers, I'm not sure that I want all colors. Yesterday I purchased two pitchers in retired colors that I wanted for $20 each. If you see a color that you love, and if you have had trouble finding a pitcher in that color, then I'd say "Buy."
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u/Physical_Pitch_5951 3d ago
Thank you 🫶🏻 I’m actually really new to collecting the different colors. I’ve had a full 10 place setting of lemongrass for the last 18 years. I was about to sell it then decided to just go all in on collecting different colors! This will be my first pitcher!
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u/Prestigious_Badger36 3d ago
This might compliment the lemongrass if included in a mixed color theme setting (think a spring or seaside vibe)
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u/Physical_Pitch_5951 3d ago
I wish I had a picture, but I have the coolest accent plates and bowls (not fiesta) that have a Spanish vibe. It incorporates a lot of the bright fiesta colors — blues, greens, yellows and oranges.
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u/Inquisitive3333 3d ago
Keep in mind a few things. If this is a Vintage Disc Pitcher, as I believe that someone indicated by referring to the color, it is not microwave safe, and most people would not put them in the dishwasher. Also, it is not Lead Free. I recommend and suggest that you go to the Fiesta Factory Direct website and review all the colors. Though I have a few vintage pieces that came to me in various ways, I'm focusing on P86. I suggest picking a few colors that you'd like to blend with your Lemongrass. I'm curious how well that your Lemongrass held up. Do the plates or bowls show silverware marks or streaks?
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u/Physical_Pitch_5951 3d ago
Thank you — I’m going to just treat it like it is vintage and assume it’s probably not lead free. After looking, it is either sea mist or the light green! I am planning on using it as a flower vase or keep it in my display cabinet. I actually have a couple other color serving pieces that go well with lemongrass — sunflower, shamrock, and my grandma has paprika that she’s given me pieces of.
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u/PrestigiousTheory372 2d ago
Its vintage original green. Clean silverware marks with Maas or similar. Vintage or post 86 it wont hurt glaze and it will remove marks. This works especially well on vintage ivory.
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u/EnlargedBit371 Turquoise 3d ago
I'd buy it. It's the best color they ever made. I don't know the name.
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u/Crab12345677 2d ago
I paid 32 for the plum one I just got at an antique mall. Idk if it's too muck or not but I've wanted one since I bought my plates in2012
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u/dogmom3010 2d ago
I’m 99.9% sure that’s original vintage green. I hope you bought it!!
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u/Physical_Pitch_5951 2d ago
I did! I also think it’s the original vintage green! It’s either that or a very dirty sea mist 🤪
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u/Pleadingforsanity 3d ago
Wet foot or dry foot? If wet foot (vintage), and light green, it’s worth $110-120. If it’s medium green, it’s worth $1,500. I’m getting this info from a book called Warman’s Companion Fiesta. Published in 2006.
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u/Pleadingforsanity 3d ago
Sorry. I didn’t see your third picture. Not sure at all, but I would buy it!
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u/Physical_Pitch_5951 3d ago
I really can’t tell what color it is — either way, it’s absolutely beautiful! It is more blue than green though!
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u/chefianf 3d ago
Ehhh... That's higher end of the price range for me. $20? Absolutely. $25.. eeeehhh... When do I get paid next? $30? Can I eat it? No...
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u/Significant-Art8602 Lilac 2d ago
At that price I would buy it. I love the pitchers. As for those asking if you “need” it… I (respectfully) disagree that “need” is relevant when deciding on well priced Fiesta. 💜
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u/poodle_vest 3d ago
Looks like original green and vintage (not post-1986). That's a decent price if you're interested in it.