Vintage Franciscan "Apple" Bread & Butter Plate

Franciscan "Apple" – Early California Hand-Painted Bread & Butter Plate
 
Add a slice of vintage orchard charm to your table with this authentic early Franciscan "Apple" bread & butter plate, crafted in Glendale, California between 1940 and the early 1980s. Featuring the pattern’s signature hand-painted red apples, lush green leaves, and embossed twig-like rim, each plate is a small piece of American pottery history.
 
Details:
• Authentic early California production (Made in California U.S.A. backstamp)
• Hand-painted earthenware with embossed detailing
• Pattern: Apple – introduced 1940
• Diameter: approx. 6 3/8”
• Condition: Very good condition
 
Why Collectors Love It:
Early California Franciscan pieces are prized for their rich glaze, detailed artistry, and heavier clay body—qualities that set them apart from later England or China production. Perfect for bread, dessert, or display.