Color Spotlight: Original Cobalt Blue

 

Demitasse Cup & Saucer

The original blue has been dubbed by most collectors as ‘cobalt blue’ due to it’s deep blue color. Vintage cobalt is a much bluer shade of blue than post-86 blue, which is darker.

As you can see, the Post86 Cobalt is much darker

Vintage cobalt was produced from 1936-1951, where it was discontinued. HLC brought back the much darker cobalt in the Post86 revival and has not retired it yet.

Marmalade Bowl

Ashtray

Compartment Plate

 

Sources: DrivingForDeco, VintageAmericanPottery, ShannonZPhotography