Q: In June 1948 my wife and I received eight place settings of Franciscan Desert Rose dinnerware as a wedding gift. Each piece is marked “Made in California.” What is its value? R.Z., Whitehall A: ...

Question: I recently purchased some Apple pattern Franciscan ware and would appreciate information about it and its worth. I have a lidded butter dish, lidded sugar bowl, small and medium mixing bowls ...

Handsome solid-color pottery was introduced in the 1930s and continued to be very popular. Originally called plain ware, intensely bright solid colors had strong appeal probably because they ...