Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose 12” Oval Serving Platter Plate England MINT

Description: This vintage 12” serving platter is in the iconic Franciscan Desert Rose pattern . It is 12” long, 8” wide and weighs 1 lb 8 oz. It is hand painted and is in mint condition with chips or breaks in the glaze. The backstamp can be found on the bottom of the piece. This particular backstamp shows that this piece was made in England sometime between 1984-2000. The phrase "Made in Staffordshire, England" on the backstamp shows that it was manufactured after 1984, when Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd. moved production to England. This specific backstamp style was used between 1985 and 2000, when production later shifted to Portugal. If you are interested in more 12” serving platters, I have another listed along with many other Franciscan Desert Rose pieces. If you want to purchase more than one item, contact me first and I will combine shipping. Upon shipment, I will take great care in wrapping your piece so it arrives at your door in the same flawless condition as it was listed. I will ship via USPS Ground Advantage. Should you require another form of shipment, additional charges may apply. What is shown in the photos will be the exact dishes with their pictured backstamps that you will receive. I have a fantastic collection of Franciscan Desert Rose earthenware dishes to sell and will be adding pieces on EBay daily. This collection was acquired over many years and as a result, I have dishes with varied backstamps. When I sell items as a set, I will group exact or similar backstamps together. Feel free to ask me for any specific pieces you are looking for or questions about the history of Franciscan Desert Rose. I would love to help you add to your collection! Some Fun Franciscan Desert Rose Facts obtained from thebrooklynteacup.com… “Desert Rose china became popular for its unique design. The bright pink and green hues of the pattern gave it a vintage charm that was unlike any other dinnerware patterns in circulation at the time.” “Franciscan’s pattern got a significant boost in popularity thanks to widescale advertising campaigns throughout the 1940s and 1950s that featured Hollywood celebrities such as Joan Crawford, Greer Garson and Dorothy Lamour. In 1964, the sixty millionth piece was produced and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy chose Franciscan Desert Rose for use in the White House.” Fun fact: Franciscan Desert Rose is the number one selling pattern in the USA of all time!

Price: 19.99 USD

Location: Rockwall, Texas

End Time: 2025-01-11T07:03:33.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD