Gladding, McBean & Co., was founded in 1875 to produce sewer tile, and in 1934 began production of Franciscan dinnerware in their Glendale, California plant. The name Franciscan is an allusion to Franciscan monks and reflected the simple, informal style of Mexican folk pottery. Franciscan Apple dinnerware as first produced in 1940 and Franciscan Desert Rose first produced in 1941. Other popular patterns include Ivy, October, and Fresh Fruit. Franciscan finally ceased American production in 1984 after their 1979 sale to Wedgwood of England. Gladding, McBean & Co. is still producing clay sewer pipe, architectural terra cotta, clay roof tile and glazed terra cotta pottery today.

Apple

Item #	Description	Price
Click for more detail... CD106	Franciscan Apple Sugar (no lid) Sugar (no lid, unfortunately) from the famous Franciscan "Apple" dinnerware line. California back stamp. Condition: Excellent	Your Price: $20.00
Click for more detail... CD109	Franciscan Apple Saucer Saucer from the famous Franciscan "Apple" line, with the "F" back stamp. See item number CD108 for the "Franciscan" back stamp. Condition: Excellent	Your Price: $4.00 Qty:  123
Click for more detail... CD107	Franciscan Apple Creamer Creamer from the famous Franciscan dinnerware line, "Apple." Alas, this creamer has seen better days, and has three chips on the rim (all visible in the photos). California back stamp. Good for a "placeholder" in your collections, or for care-free everyday use. Condition: Fair - some rim chips	Your Price: $5.00
Click for more detail... CD108	Franciscan Apple Saucer Saucer from the famous Franciscan "Apple" line, with the "Franciscan" back stamp. See item number CD109 for the "F" back stamp. Condition: Excellent	Your Price: $4.00 Qty:  12

Coronado

Item #	Description	Price
Click for more detail... CD123	Franciscan Coronado Dinner Plate Maroon-glossy dinner plate from Franciscan's Coronado line. 10 1/4 inches in diameter. Small chip under rim (see photo). Circa: 1936 - 1954 Condition: Very Good - under rim flake	Your Price: $20.00

Starburst

Item #	Description	Price
Click for more detail... CD110	Franciscan Starburst Cup and Saucer Does this scream "Atomic Mid-Century Modern" or what? Cup and saucer from Franciscan's "Starburst" line. Condition: Excellent	Your Price: $12.00
Click for more detail... CD122	Franciscan Starburst Cup and Saucer Does this scream "Atomic Mid-Century Modern" or what? Dinner plate from Franciscan China's "Starburst" line. Noticeable wear, though (see picture). Condition: Average Used Condition	Your Price: $10.00