Vintage Fiesta Turquoise Individual Teapot

This is a vintage 'Individual Teapot' manufactured by the Homer Laughlin China Company as part of their iconic Fiesta (Fiestaware) line. The piece is finished in 'Turquoise,' a color introduced originally in 1937 and produced until 1969. The teapot features the classic Art Deco influence characteristic of Frederick Hurten Rhead's designs, highlighted by a conical body shape and a series of concentric rings embossed around the center. The lid is topped with a distinctive triangular finial, and the handle is a large, angular D-shape that balances the short, stubby spout. Measuring approximately 4-5 inches in height, this ceramic piece exhibits a solid semi-vitreous body with a smooth, glossy glaze. Notable condition issues include visible glaze wear and small chips along the inner rim of the pot where the lid sits, as well as possible faint abrasions on the exterior surface consistent with age. There is no visible maker's mark in the image, but these were typically impressed with 'fiesta' and 'HLC USA' on the bottom. The overall craftsmanship is representative of mid-century mass-produced American pottery, prized for its durability and vibrant solid-color glazes.