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Desert Rose Franciscan pottery marks

Desert Rose Franciscan pottery marks can be US or English; pink roses and green leaves name the design separately from the maker stamp.

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Pattern and country of production

The raised rose-and-leaf decoration identifies the design family, while FRANCISCAN and the origin wording belong to the maker stamp. US, English and later production marks should be compared as distinct backstamps rather than treated as separate pattern names.

What to check next

Record the country, complete company emblem and item shape. Match a plate, cup or serving piece by its form and decoration; a pattern name alone does not provide a manufacturing year.

Compare the maker’s other marks

Franciscan Tableware J & G Meakin

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