Franciscan Desert Rose Cereal Bowls, Set of 12 — Hand-Painted Earthenware View Watchlist >
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Franciscan Desert Rose Cereal Bowls, Set of 12 — Hand-Painted Earthenware
A set of twelve Franciscan Desert Rose cereal bowls in the pattern that has defined American casual dining since its 1941 introduction. Each bowl carries the hand-painted pink wild-rose blossoms, green foliage, and the signature molded twig rim in soft brown, all on the warm cream earthenware body. Backstamps across the set date the group to two production periods: the earlier "Made in California" ink stamp and the later Interpace-era "Franciscan Earthenware / Oven Safe / Color Fast" mark, indicating a mix acquired over time.
Desert Rose remains the best-selling dinnerware pattern in American history, prized for its hand-decorated warmth and its embossed, sculptural rim. A dozen matching cereal bowls is a practical service size and pairs readily with the broader Desert Rose line for those building or supplementing a set.
CONDITION
Excellent across the set with no chips, cracks, or damage. Glaze is bright and the hand-painted decoration is strong throughout. Backstamps vary by production date as noted.
DIMENSIONS / SPECIFICATIONS
- Each Bowl: 1 5/8" H × 5 7/8" Diameter
- Quantity: 12 Cereal Bowls
- Pattern: Desert Rose
- Maker: Franciscan (Gladding, McBean / Interpace)
- Material: Hand-painted earthenware
