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: ...
Q. Enclosed is a photo of part of my dinnerware set. The set is a service for 12 and includes some serving pieces. Each dish is marked with a rectangle with the words "Gladding McBean & Co. - Made in ...
Dear Helaine and Joe: I found this piece of Desert Rose china in an antiques booth at the gift shop of a local tourist attraction. It is about 5 inches wide and looks like a cover of some kind, but ...