Dinnerware, Franciscan, Desert Rose, Service for 5, 30 Pcs, Vintage USA, 1960's

• Vintage Dinnerware Set, Complete Service for 5, Franciscan, Desert Rose Pattern, Pink Floral, Made in USA Pottery, Classic Tableware, Mid Century Dishes, 30 pcs, (Discontinued) FREE SHIPPING (Continental US)
• Vintage: 1960's 
• Made in California, USA
• Details:  This is an amazing set of American Pottery dinnerware.  It features the classic pink floral pattern called Desert Rose, introduced in 1941.  These pieces are original Gladding, McBean, made in California in the 1960's.  Hand washing in recommended since it is old, it is not dishwasher safe, we believe these were still being hand painted.  Each place setting consists of six pieces: 1 Dinner Plate, 1 Salad Plate, 1 Bread & Butter Plate, 1 Dessert/Fruit Bowl, 1 Cup and 1 Saucer and we have 5 place settings.  That's 30 pieces of beautiful vintage American made pottery!  This ceramic is not bright white, it's more of a beige / off-white color.  The floral pattern is great for Spring and Summer get togethers!  We also carry several Serving Pieces, a Set of Rimmed Soup Bowls, plus the Creamer & Sugar and Salt & Pepper in this pattern, while supplies last.  This shipment will be extremely heavy, most likely will ship in 2 or 3 boxes.  This item qualifies for Free Shipping, (continental US).
• Materials: Earthenware
• Dimensions: Dinner Plate: 10.5 inches in Diameter,  Salad Plate: 8.0 inches in Diameter,  Bread & Butter Plate: 6.3 inches in Diameter,  Dessert/Fruit Bowl: 5.25 inches in Diameter & 1 inch Tall,   Cup: 4.0 inches (top opening) & 2.5 inches Tall,  Saucer:5.75 inches in Diameter
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Very Good Vintage Condition.  We reviewed each item carefully for chips and crazing, none found.  As with all these older USA made pottery pieces there could be signs of wear/use/age, including slight wear very minor surface scratches, etc.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear  and imperfections.  

Franciscan Ceramics is a brand of pottery from Gladding, McBean & Co., (1875- today).  Gladding McBean has a very extensive history, we will concentrate here on the Franciscan line and provide you a brief insight into this very popular ceramic.  In 1932 Gladding McBean made a line of experimental dinnerware in solid colors.  In 1934, they first used the brand name: “Franciscan Pottery”.  The company name was changed to Franciscan Ware in 1936.  They were the first company to sell a dinnerware “Starter Set,” all packaged together in one box.  This pattern, “Desert Rose” was introduced in 1941, it was the second hand-painted embossed dinnerware developed by the company, ("Apple", being the first one introduced in 1940).  These two patterns remained the company's best sellers and they are known as "the most popular pattern ever made in America."  Later Interpace owned the line from 1962-1979 and Wedgwood from 1979-1984. Originally made in California, Wedgwood moved the Franciscan pottery production to England in 1983.   In 1984, Wedgwood closed the Franciscan Ceramics division.  Patterns Desert Rose, Apple, and Fresh Fruit were moved to the Johnson Brothers division of Wedgwood in England and all other dinnerware lines were discontinued. In 1986, Waterford Glass Group plc purchased Wedgwood, which included the Franciscan brand, only the Desert Rose and Apple patterns survived, made in China since 2004.  However, in 2011 Apple was discontinued and in 2013 Desert Rose was discontinued.  In 2015 all Johnson Brothers and Franciscan products were discontinued.  The Lincoln, California plant of Gladding, McBean continues to produce architectural terra cotta, roofing tiles, and sewer tiles.