updated 05/08/2008
FRANCISCAN DINNERWARE, FIGURINES &  POTTERY
 
                                                                                           
 
This is a Gladding McBean "Monk" character jug, I find one of these every so often, however they are almost always chipped, this one is perfect. Sold   $165
 
The Monk may be sold, but I recently found this beautiful Peasant Woman GMcB Head vase, in a satin white, and she's in terrific condition. $85
 
I know, this Catalina Island Coffee set should be under Art Pottery, so, I'll put it there also, This set includes an "Toyon Red" Carafe w/ lid, and 6 handled 5" mugs, all are white clay, and all are mint!!! Sold $875. (ALL ONLY)
 
News Flash................... sometimes I just can't help but brag just a little (well sometimes a lot) I was just able to purchase this wonderful group of "Wild Flower" by Gladding Mc Bean/ Franciscan, this group includes a MINT!! Coffee Server Sold @$1885., a "fixed base" Sauce Boat Sold @$550, and (2) 9" Vegetable bowls @$325.ea
 
Can you believe it? I just found this absolutely mint Wild Flower Water Pitcher, to go along with the remaining Tumblers All Sold $855
 
 
Yes, Franciscan made Fine China, and what a beautiful china it is, every bit as nice any any Lenox pattern, This group is called Sierra there are (4) 10.5" Dinner plates @$ 55.ea , (4) 8" Salad Plates @$ 35.ea, (4) 4" fruit bowls @$25.ea, (4) Soup/ Salad Bowls @$55.ea, and (3) tea cups w/ saucers @$25.ea, and... (4) demi cups w/ saucers @$45.ea
 
Now this was a shock, this is the first time I've found these GMcB Cocenero custard cups in different colors, with their original wire baking rack. $325
 
 
I wish I could fine this pattern just a little more often, my heart wouldn't have to race so fast, this is a wonderful group of Franciscan "Poppy", most of which has never been used. (6) 10" dinner plates @$85.ea, (6) 6" plates @$22.ea, (6) cup/saucer sets @$30.ea, (3) 6" Cereal Bowls @$125.ea, (2) 8" round Vegetable Bowl @$155,
 
                                                                                                           
 
Ha, first pair in 25 years, seen em, but never had a pair for sale, the pepper grinder has some damage on the wood, but still works fine, so, I priced the pair about 2/3 of their value. $355.pr
 
  These items only come around every once in a while, as they were just very useful, and most collectors just never give them up, this is an older style Apple "Pepper" Mill, in terrific condition, I used it for a dinner before I put  it into my merchandise. $185
 
This Apple Water pitcher is in terrific condition, and believe me I have loads of additional tumblers to accompany it if you need. Pitcher $175, tumblers $45.ea
 
This should get any "Apple" collector's attention, yep, a mint condition Batter Bowl. $525
 
Just added .......... a mint "Apple" Covered Vegetable, a little cheaper than the casserole above. $115
 
Talk about a find OK, Ann bet you don't have this, this is the first time I've ever found or even seen one of these very scarce "Factory" Pedestal Cake Stands, and it's in very mint condition. sold Thanks Ann $325
 
Here's another much more difficult Franciscan Apple Candle Lamp to find and older version of the one shown below. $225
 
 
 
sold Here's a rarity, this is an "Apple" (cup-style) Candle Holder made by Franciscan. $165
 
 
Jackpot!! I was in a shop on the Island where I live and the dealer was just putting out not one but (6) of these terrific "Apple / USA" old mark "Buffet" plates. $95.ea
 
(All Sold) This is a late Franciscan patter called "Bountiful" it's the same pattern as "Fresh Fruit" only this pattern has a beautiful Celadon background, "Replacements Lmt." wants $100+ for the dinner plates, I'm asking $65 for the (5,),10" dinner plates and (4) 7" salad plates are $25.ea, the cup/saucer @$35, and the cup only $25
 
And while I'm showing off, you might just have to have this very scarce "Twilight Rose" Candle Lamp, these are difficult as you can see they were easily damaged. $325
 
                                                                                                         
 
OK ready, set, buy.......................... This is an absolutely "MINT" Franciscan Desert Rose "Footed Soup Tureen" made in the USA!! Sold $695
 
This little gem will make a wonderful addition to your Desert Rose collection, this is a mint Cigarette Box, must collectors like to use this box as a "Trinket Box" on the vanity. (Sold) $135
 
I find about one of these Desert Rose TV Trays a year, this time I even have plenty of the Jumbo Coffee mugs to go with it (priced separately) Sold $165
 
THESE BABIES ARE RARE!!! And, I found (7) of these very mint Franciscan Desert Rose Goblets $255.each
 
See a lot of bases in this pattern, so I love it when I can one that is complete, this is a  Desert Rose covered jam jar. (Sold) $165
 
And........ I just added (2) Jumbo Mugs @$ 65.ea, and a pair of Candlesticks (kinda look like "Packman)" Sold $75.pr
 
There are (4) of these nice 5" Desert Rose Cereal bowls. $18.ea
 
Yep, (3) Desert Rose Tumblers  Sold @$ 35,ea, and (3) demi cup/saucers @$75.ea
 
                                                                                                            
 
 This is one of the most popular patterns of Franciscan today, this is "Forget me not", this group includes (3) 10" plates @$ 35.ea, and (4) 8" Salad plates @$ 22.ea, and (4) cups and saucers @$22.ea, and (8) Soup/Salad bowls $35.ea
 
  All Sold This is an absolutely "MINT" set of Franciscan's "Fresh Fruit", including  (1) set on S/Ps @$125.  pr , a covered Butter @$135 and covered vegetable Sold @$ 325, a sauce boat, @$105.
 
This is an elusive "Cafe Royale" covered Ginger Jar/ Tea Caddie, RARE and MINT!! $225
 
As long as I'm doing 1950s Franciscan dinnerware, I really love this pattern called "Trio" a great square shape, (3) dinner plates @$22.ea, (4) 6" plates @$9.50 each, (2) cup/saucers @$15.ea, a divided vegetable bowl @$35
 
                                                                                                       
 
All Sold This is a pattern of Franciscan  that seems to be rising again in popularity, this is "Autumn," This group includes Covered Vegetable/Casserole @$65, sauceboat @$35, and Milk Pitcher $55
 
This is a fairly scarce item to find in perfect condition, this is the "Coronado" covered butter dish, in satin white. $65
 
I don't normally buy any color of Coronado except Ivory, however the condition of this Turquoise (glossy) Teapot Sold $75, and Pitcher $85 is exceptional.
 
 
This is another nice addition to any Coronado set, this is a 6 cup Teapot @$65, and a pretty scarce Covered Casserole $145
 
   These are quite special, (2) Coronado Cream soup bowls with saucers, made by Franciscan. The color is Ivory. $38.ea
 
  These Coronado Demi pots are very difficult to find in this condition, which is wonderful. made by Franciscan in a wonderful satin Ivory. $165, and (1) demi cup and saucer sets @$ 25.ea
 
I was so lucky to run across this great group of Franciscan "Autumn," includes (0) 10" plates @$18.ea, (0) 7" Salad plates @$12.ea, (12) 6" plates @$5.ea, (8) cup w/ saucers @$10.ea, (0) fruit bowls @$9.50 ea., (2) crm/Cov. sugar sets @$25.ea, the teapot does have a small nick on the knob of the lid $45, (2) oblong Divided Vegetable bowls @$25.ea, (1) small S/P set $25, and (1) indv. ashtray $18
 
I really like this very simple pattern, called "Autumn" a wonderful 1950's pattern this group includes a Pepper Mill w/ Salt @Sold $ 175 pr,