How Old Is Franciscan Rose

Desert Rose by Franciscan. The Desert Rose pattern was first manufactured in the early 1940s, and it is the best-selling American dinnerware pattern in history.

Are Desert Rose dishes still made?

The Franciscan brand is now a part of the WWRD – The Luxury Lifestyle Group. WWRD is an acronym for “Wedgwood Waterford Royal Doulton.” The Franciscan patterns Desert Rose and Apple continue to be manufactured under the Franciscan brand by WWRD in China.

Are Franciscan dishes worth anything?

The value of Franciscan line, Apple pattern dinnerware, made in 1940 to 1953, range from $3 to $110. … The trademark you have described was used by Gladding McBean from 1940 to 1953, indicating that your Apple dishes are among those considered highly desirable by collectors when they are in perfect condition.

Marcus Vance

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