Exquisite Decorative FRANCISCAN Set of 2 LUNCHEON PLATES 9 5/8", HAND PAINTED Apple w/RED, GREEN & BROWN on CREAM, Circa 1958-1966
DESCRIPTION: This is the classic Apple pattern that has graced American dinner tables since 1940 and became one of the most popular dinnerware patterns in the USA. The hand painted red apples with green leaves & brown stems are so beautiful and the perfect size to serve at that special occasion.
CONDITION: The condition of this Franciscan set of 2 apple luncheon plates is very good. We can find no defects and a little use damage. One plate has a small smooth flake and a knife cut on the front of the rim. The other plate has a circular line almost halfway around the verge. It is not a hairline as you can't feel it and it appears to be under the glaze. There are no chips, other nicks, cracks, scratches, rubbings or hairlines. On both plates, there are a few very light, short utensil marks as would be expected with a vintage item. The plate needs to be turned in bright light to see these. Please refer to the photos to see how classically beautiful this is.
DIMENSIONS: The luncheon plates have a height of 5/8" and a diameter of 9 5/8".
HISTORY/MARKS: Franciscan Ceramics had its beginning in 1875 as Gladding, McBean & Co. in Lincoln, California with a partnership formed by Charles Gladding and others. After the economic collapse of 1929, the company began to manufacture earthenware dinnerware and art pottery to boost its revenues. For their hand painted pottery, Franciscan Apple was introduced in 1940 and Desert Rose in 1941 which became one of their best selling lines. After many mergers and acquisitions, Wedgwood owned the Franciscan Ceramics division in 1979. In 1984, Wedgwood closed the Franciscan Ceramics division. Production of the Franciscan patterns Desert Rose, Apple, and Fresh Fruit was moved to the Johnson Brothers Division of Wedgwood in England, discontinuing all other dinnerware and tile lines. Archival examples of the Franciscan ware were packed up and given to the Wedgwood Museum. The mark used on this item is identified by the Franciscan website as used in the 1958-1966 time period and was produced in California, USA. Collectors refer to this mark as the "TV or TV Screen mark".
Please view all pictures carefully as they are part of the description. The stand was used as a photo prop and is not part of this listing.
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