1940s Franciscan Desert Rose Pitcher, USA Rare Early Piece

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$175.00 USD

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SKU 21004004

Franciscan Desert Rose (USA) Pitcher, “three flower” version.

Rare early piece with decorator’s mark scratched into the bottom.

This piece has the 1941-1947 USA backstamp: black "Francisan Ware" stamped in a circle; “Made in California USA” in the center of circle; “Hand Decorated” outside of the circle. The earliest pieces from the 1940s production were signed by the decorator scratching their marks into the piece; later pieces had the decorator's number stamped in black ink.

SPECS: Measures 8.2" handle to spout, 9.25" tall, weight is 2 lb 9 oz. Mint condition.

This particular decorator's brushwork is the nicest that we've ever seen on Franciscan Ware; one of several pieces that we acquired; check our other listings.

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