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 received a gift of old Franciscan "Apple" pattern dinnerware. The pieces are marked with "Franciscan Ware" in a circle, "Made in California U.S.A." inside the circle, "Hand" over ...

Q. This is a picture of one of the dishes that is part of a service-for-12 set of dinnerware. I have acquired the set of Franciscan earthenware with all the extra serving pieces from my mother. Some ...