Q: In June 1948 my wife and I received eight place settings of Franciscan Desert Rose dinnerware as a wedding gift. Each piece is marked “Made in California.” What is its value? R.Z., Whitehall A: ...

Picture this: you’re at a cozy little estate sale, the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through the air, and there it is—an exquisite set of vintage dinnerware sparkling under the soft light.

Question: I recently purchased some Apple pattern Franciscan ware and would appreciate information about it and its worth. I have a lidded butter dish, lidded sugar bowl, small and medium mixing bowls ...