Q: In June 1948 my wife and I received eight place settings of Franciscan Desert Rose dinnerware as a wedding gift. Each piece is marked “Made in California.” What is its value? R.Z., Whitehall A: ...
Question: I recently received a gift of old Franciscan "Apple" pattern dinnerware. The pieces are marked with "Franciscan Ware" in a circle, "Made in California U.S.A." inside the circle, "Hand" over ...
Picture this: you’re at a cozy little estate sale, the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through the air, and there it is—an exquisite set of vintage dinnerware sparkling under the soft light.