Franciscan
Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose - Bread and Butter Plate -Oversafe Color Fast
$7.99
ECLECTIC SELECTIVE
Fine Numismatics, Vintage Glassware & Ceramic Collectibles
Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Specification
Welcome! Up for your consideration is a beautiful, authentic piece of vintage Franciscan Desert Rose earthenware. Celebrated for its iconic hand-painted pink desert roses and sculptural green vine borders, this legendary pattern brings mid-century California warmth directly to your table setting.
| Pattern Name | Desert Rose (Introduced 1941) |
|---|---|
| Piece Type | Bead and Butter / Side Plate |
| Exact Dimensions | 6.5" x .5" |
| Production Era | Made in USA (1972 to 1974) Interspace Era |
| Backstamp Style | TV / Oven Safe Color Fast design with numbers below |
| Material | Authentic Hand-Painted Earthenware |
Collector's Condition Report
We grade all ceramic pieces conservatively under bright, direct light to ensure full transparency. Please review the detailed assessment below:
- Glaze & Lustre: Exceptional, bright gloss finish with strong reflectivity. No dishwasher dullness
- Crazing: Crazing not present in all sets but light crazing is present from piece to piece.
- Chips / Fleabites: This set has no Chips/Freabites.
- Paint & Detail: Preserved like new.
- Utensil Marks: None: This was a display/decorative set.
Note to Collectors: Vintage California-made pieces (pre-1984) possess a distinctively heavy earthenware body and hand-painted variation that makes every item unique. Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully as they form an integral part of this description.
Safe & Secure Shipping Standards
We specialize in shipping fragile vintage dinnerware. Your items are handled with absolute care to guarantee safe arrival.
- Professional Packaging: Every piece is wrapped individually in thick bubble wrap, surrounded by premium packing peanuts, and shipped in double-walled, heavy-duty boxes.
- Combined Shipping: Purchasing multiple pieces to complete your set? We love combining shipping to save you money. Simply add your items to the cart and request an updated invoice before checkout.
- Prompt Dispatch: Orders are securely packed and dispatched within [1-2] business days with comprehensive tracking numbers provided.
14-Day Satisfaction Guarantee & Policies
We stand behind the authenticity and described condition of our curated vintage collections.
- Return Window: We offer a dedicated 14-day return period for collectibles. If the item does not match your current set or expectations, it may be returned in its original received condition.
- Customer Support: Have a question about a backstamp or looking for a specific replacement piece? Please reach out via messages. We are always ready to help you trace and source your favorite numismatics and glassware lines!
- Color
- Multicolor
- Pattern
- Art
- Shape
- Free-form
- Tableware Material
- Ceramic
- Height
- 0.5 Inches
- Width
- 6.25 Inches
- Depth
- 6 Inches
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