What are Franciscan apple dishes worth?
What are Franciscan apple dishes worth?
$3 to $110
The value of Franciscan line, Apple pattern dinnerware, made in 1940 to 1953, range from $3 to $110. Answer: Franciscan’s popular “Apple” pattern, introduced by Gladding McBean Co. of California in 1940, was de-signed by Mary K.
When was Franciscan Apple made?
1940
Introduced in 1940, Franciscan Apple is a beautiful earthenware pattern featuring hand-painted designs that reflect the beauty of California’s apple orchards. Apple looks great year-round, and pieces from this pattern make impressive gifts for vintage tableware collectors!
Are Franciscan apple dishes microwavable?
Microwave and dishwasher safe, this tableware is durable enough to use every day.
Do Franciscan apple dishes have lead?
Items intended for children are required by current legislation to be under 90 ppm lead in the glaze, paint or coating. Dishes are not regulated for total lead content (as detectable with an XRF instrument.)
Is Franciscan Apple still made?
Franciscan Apple is one of the most popular raised-relief hand-painted patterns from Gladding, McBean & Co., which began production of Franciscan dinnerware in 1934 at their plant in Glendale, California. This pattern first appeared in 1940. Franciscan Apple pattern is still made today under the Wedgwood Group.
Is Franciscan dinnerware safe?
Franciscan China is generally (and consistently) VERY high in lead. I highly recommend not having any in your home and not ever using for food use purposes. If you want to keep one piece on hand to remind you of your grandmother (or of a time gone by!)
Is Franciscan china dishwasher safe?
In stock.
Is it safe to eat off of vintage china?
Your grandmother’s antique china or her old mixing bowls can contain lead. Leaching lead from antique china may be toxic. If any of your pieces of antique or vintage china or pottery is damaged in any way (chips, cracks, crazing, etc.), don’t use it in the preparation or service of food.
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