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The majority of Applique lines consist of flatware from Brittany and hollowware (except for the Rhythm sauceboat) from Charm House. However, Apple, treatment number A-104, uses both Brittany's flatware and hollowware.
When Applique was released in the 1953, it was described as, "Homer Laughlin's new, exclusive decorating technique, perfected after years of research to develop designs resistant to acids and dishwashing detergents." This new technique was listed as resulting in a "colorful raised enamel effect." In fact, the design does fell raised as opposed to pieces with decals or underglaze treatments.
There were at least five Applique treatments that made it into production:
- A-100: Yellow Daisy
- A-101: Cherry Valley
- A-102: Pennsylvania Dutch
- A-104: Apple
- A-109: Sherbrook
Pieces are usually marked with a generic HLC backstamp and date codes which indicate production primarily from 1953-1955.
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