Vintage 1970's
Franciscan "Apple Pattern" Vegetable Serving Bowl. Made in the USA. They were introduced in 1940, Franciscan Apple is a beautiful earthenware pattern featuring hand-painted designs that reflect the beauty of California's apple orchards. Apple looks great year-round, and pieces from this pattern make impressive gifts. Apple earthenware was proving so popular, it was continued to be made by the Wedge wood group after closing the Franciscan production facility in Los Angeles in 1984. English Franciscan Apple will be back stamped "Made in England". American Franciscan Apple will read "Made in USA", Made in California", and/or have a U.S. trademark." -"Franciscan, An American Dinnerware Tradition"
The bowl measures 7.5" in diameter and is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or signs of use. We have other Franciscan pieces in the shop.
Franciscan "Apple Pattern" Vegetable Serving Bowl 7.5"
PLEASE NOTE~
Vintage or antique items are not brand new and some have quite a history and may have some imperfections due to the glass composition, blowing and manufacturing flaws and older pottery may have some crazing and show some usage and the silver may have signs of use as expected, but I try to describe each item as accurately as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the shop.