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About Franciscan Ware

First offered in 1934 by Gladding-McBean and Company in California, Franciscan ware designs were largely floral. One Franciscan style in particular, Desert Rose, became one of the most popular American dinnerware patterns ever. Franciscan was integral in popularizing the California style of ceramics, drawing from both Spanish and Western styles. Though it remained popular thorough the 1970s, the Franciscan line was sold to Wedgwood in 1979.


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Franciscan October 46 Pc. Mint Cond. W/ Serving Pieces$285.00 Ends Sunday 7 bids 22 watchers
67 Piece California Franciscan Desert Rose Service$250.00 Ends in 21 hours 1 bid 7 watchers
Franciscan October Dishes With Original Box !!$119.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid 7 watchers
Franciscan Ware Apple Large Batter Bowl$88.81 Ends Monday 12 bids 16 watchers
Franciscan Starburst Atomic Huge Pasta-salad Bowl Mint$79.88 Ends Sunday 12 bids 9 watchers
Franciscan Apple Soup Tureen Vintage$76.99 Ends Tuesday 3 bids 9 watchers
11 Franciscan Apple Johnson Bros Rimmed Soup Bowls$67.66 Ends in 21 hours 4 bids 2 watchers
Five Vintage Franciscan Apple Handled Mugs$66.00 Ends Sunday 16 bids 15 watchers
4 Vintage Franciscan Apple Pattern Napkin Rings$61.00 Ends Saturday 11 bids 4 watchers
Vintage Franciscan Ceramic Desert Rose Serving Platter$61.00 Ends Saturday 11 bids 22 watchers
Franciscan Ware Apple 8 Grill Plates $59.99 Ends Friday 2 bids 6 watchers
Franciscan Wildflower Dinner Plates (2) Pristine Cond.$56.05 Ends Sunday 3 bids 10 watchers
Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Set Of 8 Tumblers Old Us$55.99 Ends Wednesday 2 bids 1 watcher
7-franciscan October Dinnerware Square Plates$53.45 Ends Monday 8 bids 17 watchers
4 Vintage Franciscan Ware Apple Oatmeal Cerial Bowls$51.50 Ends in 2 hours 17 bids 8 watchers
40 Pcs. Franciscan Apple California Vintage Dinnerware$50.05 Ends Sunday 3 bids 13 watchers
(19) Franciscan Apple Glass Tumblers Tableware Iced Tea$50.00 Ends Tuesday 8 bids 8 watchers
Vintage Franciscan Ware Apple Divided Relish Dish 40's$46.21 Ends in 2 hours 9 bids 2 watchers
Set 8 Franciscan Ceramic Desert Rose Soup Bowl$46.00 Ends Saturday 5 bids 8 watchers
Franciscan Fresh Fruit Dinner Plates$41.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Vintage Retro Franciscan Trio 10 Oz Ounce Tumblers$41.00 Ends Sunday 9 bids 8 watchers
Franciscan Ware Apple Usa Backstamp 8 Pc Setting For 4$40.00 Ends in 2 hours 5 bids 7 watchers
Great Vintage Usa Franciscan 14" Apple Platter $40.00 Ends in 44 mins 1 bid 1 watcher
Franciscan Coronado15pc China Assortment$39.95 Ends Sunday 1 bid 2 watchers
Franciscan Wildflower 14" Platter Superb!$39.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid 10 watchers
Older Stamp Apple Franciscan Gladding Mcbean Snack Tray$39.00 Ends in 17 hours 1 bid 4 watchers
Franciscan Starburst Tea Pot And Lid$37.52 Ends Tuesday 2 bids 9 watchers
Vintage Franciscan Atomic Starburst Soup Salad Bowls$37.00 Ends Monday 7 bids 12 watchers
Franciscan Ware Apple Square Trinket Box$36.99 Ends Monday 6 bids 9 watchers
Vintage Set Of 7 Franciscan Starburst Berry Bowls$36.50 Ends Monday 7 bids 11 watchers
Franciscan Desert Rose Turkey Platter 19" Nr$35.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids 7 watchers
Rare Franciscan Fresh Fruit 2 Tier Tidbit Tray Nr!$34.42 Ends in 1 hour 6 bids 5 watchers
Vintage Retro Franciscan Trio 3 Tidbit Square Bowl Dish$33.00 Ends Sunday 13 bids 7 watchers
Franciscan Starburst Atomic 11" Dinner Plates (3) Nice!$32.01 Ends Tuesday 3 bids 15 watchers
Franciscan Apple Coffee Pot American C1950 Excellent Cd$31.89 Ends in 16 hours 3 bids 6 watchers
Vintage Franciscan Ware Apple Divided Vegetable Bowl$31.01 Ends in 2 hours 10 bids 1 watcher
Franciscan Starburst Atomic Divided Casserole Dish Mint$31.00 Ends Sunday 4 bids 11 watchers
7 Franciscan Apple Plum Painted Water Juice Glasses 5in$31.00 Ends Tuesday 2 bids 2 watchers
Franciscan Ware Apple Large Jam/jelly Jar$31.00 Ends Monday 5 bids 11 watchers
Vintage Franciscan Ware Apple Milk Or Water Pitcher$30.10 Ends Sunday 6 bids 8 watchers
Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Oblong Casserole$30.00 Ends Monday 7 bids 12 watchers
Set 7 Franciscan Ceramic Desert Rose Dinner Plate$30.00 Ends Saturday 2 bids 6 watchers
Outstanding Franciscan Forget-me-not 5-pc Place Setting$29.00 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 1 watcher
Franciscan Desert Rose 8" Picture Frame$29.00 Ends Monday 1 bid 2 watchers
Six Franciscan October Bread & Butter Plates$28.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid 3 watchers
Franciscan Del Mar Mug Eames Era Rare!$27.51 Ends Sunday 3 bids 5 watchers
14 Well Loved Franciscan October Dishes & Serving Pcs.$26.77 Ends Sunday 4 bids 3 watchers
Franciscan Red Apple 1940-84 Usa 64 Oz Water Pitcher$26.01 Ends Monday 5 bids 3 watchers
Franciscan Starburst Child's 3-compartment Plate Rare$26.00 Ends Tuesday 5 bids 9 watchers
Set Of 4 Franciscan Apple Pattern Wine Goblets Glasses$26.00 Ends Tuesday 4 bids 3 watchers
Old Mark 8 1/2" Franciscan Apple Covered Casserole $26.00 Ends Sunday 6 bids 3 watchers
Franciscan Apple Casserole Dish With Lid Made In Usa$25.49 Ends Monday 2 bids 3 watchers
Franciscan Starburst Coffee Pot And Lid, Very Rare$24.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 7 watchers
5 Pc Eames Swing Time Franciscan China Plate/cup/saucer$24.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 1 watcher

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