At the time of its closure in 2020, Hall China was one of two potteries under the Homer Laughlin China.

During club members’ visit to Fiesta Tableware Co., they met in groups at the museum space within the outlet store, enjoyed a presentation with museum historian Mark Gonzales and toured the factory.

Gonzales explained how Fiesta Tableware Co. had manufactured a piece for the National Autumn Leaf Collectors Club and shared it during his presentations. Members who also hold membership in the ALCC would have an opportunity to purchase the piece, which is a carafe in Linen, the 2025 Fiesta color, but incorporates the classic Autumn Leaf design manufactured by Hall China until the 1970s.

All members of the Hall China Collectors group who toured the facility received gifts of two mats featuring photographs created for the 1973 catalog as well as a commemorative coaster.

From left, Mark Gonzales, museum historian of Fiesta Tableware Co., stands with Elizabeth McIlvain, company president and CEO, and Matt Wicks, one of the guides leading Thursday’s tours of the Fiesta Tableware Co. for members of a Hall China Collectors’ group attending a three-day annual conference in Columbiana. When Hall China, which was especially known for its teapots, wrapped up its 118 years of pottery production, it initially was under Fiesta Tableware umbrella. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)

Much of the vintage Hall China stuff brought from the East End location is now at the Newell location with seconds available for purchase.

A pink orchid Hall China teapot was donated for today’s auction much to the excitement of collectors.

The convention, which is being held at the Best Western in Columbiana near Das Dutch Haus, is wrapping up today.

Mark Gonzales, museum historian of Fiesta Tableware, rests his hands on a piece featuring the Autumn Leaf design Thursday before his presentation to the Hall China Collectors, who were touring the facility during a three-day convention in Columbiana across the West Virginia border. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)