Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Bowl - Soup /Salad /Fruit /Dessert - California
$ 6.86
Description
Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Bowl - Soup /Salad /Fruit /Dessert - California. Pattern: Desert Rose, a classic floral design featuring hand-painted pink roses and green leaves on a cream background. It was inspired by the Rosa rugosa (wild rose) and was even chosen by Jacqueline Kennedy for use in the White House. The image features a vintage Franciscan Ware Desert Rose shallow soup bowl. This iconic pattern, known for its hand-decorated pink roses and green leaves on a cream background, has been produced since 1941 and is one of the best-selling Franciscan patterns ever made. Brand: Franciscan Ware. Pattern: Desert Rose, a classic floral design featuring hand-painted pink roses and green leaves on a cream background. Dimensions: 8.25 x 2 inch Material: Earthenware or high-quality ceramic. Identifying the Mark The specific brown backstamp seen here is known among collectors as the "TV screen" mark because of its rectangular, rounded-corner shape. Production Date: This particular mark was used starting in the late 1950s. Most experts date this "TV" stamp to approximately 1958 through the early 1970s. Origin: The "Made in U.S.A." text confirms it was produced in California. This is significant to collectors because production moved to England and Portugal after the brand was sold in 1984. Stilt Marks: You may notice three small, unglazed dots on the bottom; these are "stilt marks" left by the supports used to hold the piece in the kiln during the firing process. Pattern Background: Introduced in 1941, Desert Rose is one of the best-selling dinnerware patterns in history. It was inspired by the Rosa rugosa (wild rose) and was even chosen by Jacqueline Kennedy for use in the White House.
