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    Franciscan Apple 5-Piece Place Setting
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    Franciscan Apple 5-Piece Place Setting


    Wedgwood



    List Price: $50.00

    Details

    • Dishwasher-, microwave-, and freezer-securely
    • Made in China
    • Introduced in 1940
    • Set consists of 1 feast plate, 1 salad plate, 1 teacup, 1 saucer and 1 soup/cereal trundle.
    • Dishwasher, Microwave, and Freezer Secured

    Description

    On the first day of January 1940, Apple was introducedas Gladding McBean's first pattern to have will painted decoration on an embossed body. The design of the Apple collection has a red, green and brown apple ornament on a sand colored base. The apple design is in a hand-painted style of ripe red apples and unripened leaves with brown accents that parovide a warm sense of Fall year entire. The 5 piece place setting consists of a dinner palte, salad plate, teacup and saucer and fianlly a soup/cereal trundle.
    Part of one of the most in demand dinnerware patterns in American history, this five-piece place setting exemplifies the informal graciousness of Southwestern hospitality. First made in California and now produced in various countries, Franciscan dinnerware achieved immediate hero- worship when it appeared in the late 1930s and ranks as a prized collectible, particularly the American-made pieces (pre-1984). Apple (1940) and Desert Rose (1941) are the only continuously produced Franciscan patterns. Today's Franciscan dinnerware (the name honors colonial California's job-founding priests) fulfills contemporary expectations, going safely into the dishwasher, microwave, and freezer. The Apple pattern's subtly painted red apples and rural leaves are set against a sand background. The set consists of a 10-3/4-inch dinner plate, an 8-inch salad coat, a 6-inch soup/cereal bowl, and a 6-ounce cup with a 5-inch saucer. --Fred Brack

    What’s in the Box
    1 order setting. Place setting consists of: 10-3/4-inch dinner plate; 8-inch salad plate; 6-inch soup/cereal roll; 6-ounce cup; 5-inch saucer. 5 pieces total.


    Customer Reviews

    Memories
    My mam had a set of Franciscan Apple dinnerware as I was growing up, though I never thought too much about what I was eating off of at the time. Later, as a wife and mother myself, I was looking for a dissertation around which to decorate my kitchen. We had just moved to Appleton, WI (16 years ago) so I decided to use an "apple" review, w/o even connecting the idea with my mom's dishes. I was frankly surprised to visit my parents and become reacquainted with the Franciscan serving dishes. Over the years I've collected innumerable apple items, but my goal is to have a set of Franciscan apple dishes of my own! They do chip, but they last forever and impress on the memory their color beautifully.
    Comely, but they crack & chip over time. (3 to 4 stars)
    I've had a full set of Franciscan apple-pattern dishware for 20 years. I've also added some serving pieces in this pattern--a large oval flat dish, serving spin, 2-compartment oblong serving bowl, and even a Franciscan Apple salt and pepper set shaped like apples. I still like the unclouded, beautiful apple pattern, which has not faded a bit in 20 years--particularly in the fall when it looks most in season.However, over sometimes, about 25% of the dishes and bowls have developed cracks or chips. This doesn't come from reducing or mishandling the dishes in any way, just from normal wear and tear. In addition to actual cracks in some plates, some of the paint has developed "crinkles." Also, the bowls tend to be on the small side compared to other dish sets I've seen such as the Fiestaware. I on occasions use the teacups, which are too small to be of practical use to me.When deciding whether or not to buy these (or any other dishes), I suggest taking a good look at the...
    Groovy VINTAGE PATTERN
    We inherited a aggregation of vintage Franciscan Apple that have decorated our china hutch for almost 20 years. Recently I searched for an familiar dinnerware for my family of 5. After weeks of searching, I chose the "still available after 65 years" Apple pattern. In putting together to the microwave, dishwasher safe, freezer safe attributes, I love the fact that these dishware are NORMAL size. My service for 12 actually fits in the cabinet and in the dishwasher. The plates are smaller and lighter weight than most patterns available today. Hurray! Who needs a coffee cup that is so jumbo you can't drink it before it gets cold or a cereal bowl that looks like a mixing roll. The lighter weight is easier for children to handle so we have few accidents. And, I love the variety of communicate stock accessories still available. After 20 years, we still love MeMa's old Apple Dishes...

    Franciscan Apple 10-1/2-Inch Dinner Plates, Set of 4


    Franciscan



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    Description

    5270011006 Features: -Made of excellent earthenware.-Rich in heritage, offering a one-of-a-kind allure and charm for the collector.-Organization and Care: Durable for everyday use, microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe. Color/Stop: -Casual hand-painted style with vibrant colors.

    Customer Reviews

    give me a violate!
    If the customer has no idea of true Franciscan apple, then the product is fine. If you are looking for additional plates to add to your collection of "place" apple franciscan...then give me a break about "hand-painted visible brush strokes" exuding individuality.

    Franciscan Apple Teacups, Set of 4


    Franciscan



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    Description

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    Books


    Franciscan, an American dinnerware tradition
    Franciscan, an American dinnerware tradition

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    Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles 2004 Price Guide
    Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles 2004 Price Guide


    Warman's Americana & Collectibles
    Warman's Americana & Collectibles

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