Re: Fiestaware (?) Bowl ID and Search

"Jazz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> For a long time now, we've had some bowls that were passed down from our
> parents. I've always loved them, but we only have one now. I was hoping
> to find others like it. (Identical if possible.)
>
> Mother-in-law says that the bowls are Fiestaware, but my searching on
> the web hasn't turned up anything that really looks like this bowl
> showing up as any sort of Fiestaware.  I have a picture of it here
> rather than just describing it.
>
> http://home.stny.rr.com/jazzmanian/bowl.jpeg
>
> I've included a tape measure in front to put it in reference for scale.
>
> The diameter of the top of the bowl is just shy of five inches. On the
> base of it (underneath) are carved some letters in a circle, though no
> paint remains in them if there was ever any there. I appears to say
> "made in usa" but it's hard to be sure. You can see the pattern and
> color from the picture. (Color appears to be maroon in case the picture
> doesn't come out well.)
>
> Questions:
> 1. Is this in fact Fiestaware?
> 2. If not, what is it?
> 3. Where could I get some matching bowls, possibly?
> 4. I've read just now that some older fiestaware was radioactive and/or
> contained lead. I actully USE this bowl. Is it safe?

Not Fiesta, safe to use.  I have some plain white ones ten cents to 25 cents
at yard sales a dollar at flea markets, some of mine I use for dips at kids
parties and the dreaded superbowl party, the others are pet food and water
dishes.

Jessica
>
> Thanks.
> --
> jaZZ
>
> "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity,and I'm
> not sure about the former. "
> Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
>