1940s Franciscan Desert Rose Pitcher, USA Rare Early Piece

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.