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Franciscan Apple 5-Piece Place Setting

Franciscan Apple 5-Piece Place Setting

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Brand: Franciscan

List Price: $50.00
Buy New: $34.99
You Save: $15.01 (30%)



Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 5 reviews

Fragile: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 9 x 11

Model: 5-27001-0233
UPC: 091573135886
EAN: 0091573135886
ASIN: B000050993

Availability: Usually ships in 2 days

Features:
  • Set consists of 1 dinner plate, 1 salad plate, 1 teacup, 1 saucer and 1 soup/cereal bowl.
  • Dishwasher, Microwave, and Freezer Safe
  • Introduced in 1940
  • Made in China
  • Dishwasher-, microwave-, and freezer-safe

Franciscan Apple Tableware Collection:

  • Franciscan Apple 5-Piece Place Setting
  • Johnson Brothers Apple 28-Piece Set
  • Franciscan Apple 10-1/2-Inch Dinner Plates, Set of 4
  • Franciscan Apple 7-3/4-Inch Salad Plates, Set of 4
  • Franciscan Apple Teacups, Set of 4
  • Franciscan Apple Saucers, Set of 4
  • Franciscan Apple 6-Inch Soup/Cereal Bowls, Set of 4
  • Franciscan Apple Bread & Butter
  • Franciscan Apple Rim Soup/Pasta
  • Franciscan Apple Fruit Saucer
  • Franciscan Apple Side Salad Plates, Set of 4
  • Franciscan Apple 7-Ounce Mugs, Set of 4
  • Franciscan Apple Mug
  • Franciscan Apple Footed Cereal Bowl
  • Franciscan Apple Covered Sugar
  • Franciscan Apple Creamer
  • Franciscan Apple Salt & Pepper Set
  • Franciscan Apple Gravy Boat & Stand, One-Piece
  • Franciscan Apple Covered Butter
  • Franciscan Apple Dinnerware 12-Inch Oval Platter
  • Franciscan Apple Platter
  • Franciscan Apple 8-Inch Round Vegetable Bowl
  • Franciscan Apple Covered Vegetable Bowl
  • Franciscan Apple 8-Inch Sculpted Salad Plate
  • Franciscan Apple Dinnerware 16-Ounce Sculpted Mug
  • Franciscan Apple/Cookware Casserole with Lid
  • Franciscan Apple/Cookware Oval Gratin
  • Franciscan Apple/Cookware 13-1/2-by-10-1/2-Inch Lasagna Dish
  • Franciscan Apple/Cookware 11-1/2-by-8-1/2-Inch Lasagna Dish
  • Franciscan Apple/Cookware Ramekin
  • Franciscan Apple 2-3/4-Quart Teakettle
  • Franciscan Apple 3-Dimensional 9-1/4-Inch Storage Jar
  • Franciscan Apple 3-Dimensional 8-Inch Storage Jar
  • Franciscan Apple 3-Dimensional 34-Ounce Teapot
  • Franciscan Apple 3-Dimensional 48-Ounce Pitcher
  • Franciscan Apple 3-Dimensional 9-1/2-by-8-Inch Basket
  • Franciscan Apple 12-Inch Covered Pie Dish
  • Franciscan Apple 3-Dimensional 12-1/2-Inch Cake Plate with Cover
  • Franciscan Apple 3-Dimensional 16-Inch Divided Dish
  • Franciscan Apple Square Salad Plate
  • Franciscan Apple 2-3/4-Quart Enamel-on-Steel Whistling Tea Kettle
  • Franciscan Apple Enamel-on-Steel Personal Tea Kettle
  • Franciscan Apple 6-Piece Enamel-on-Steel Bowl Set, Small
  • Franciscan Apple 6-Piece Enamel-on-Steel Bowl Set, Large
  • Franciscan Apple 3-Quart Enamel-on-Steel Colander
  • Franciscan Apple 5-Quart Enamel-on-Steel Colander
  • Franciscan Apple Enamel-on-Steel Storage Jar Set with Wooden Lids
  • Franciscan Apple Enamel-on-Steel Fondue Set
  • Franciscan Apple 6-Piece Enamel-on-Steel Bake-and-Save Set
  • Franciscan Apple 2-1/2-Quart Enamel-on-Steel Casserole with Lid
  • Franciscan Apple 10-Inch Enamel-on-Steel Server with Lid
  • Franciscan Apple Enamel-on-Steel Thermal Coffee Pot
  • Franciscan Apple Spice Rack
  • Franciscan Apple Recipe Box
  • Franciscan Apple Pie Dish
  • Franciscan Apple Cookie Jar
  • Franciscan Apple Large Vegetable
  • Franciscan Apple 3D Hancrafted Salad Plate
  • Franciscan Apple 3D Handcrafted Cereal Bowl
  • Franciscan Apple 3D Handcrafted Mug
  • Franciscan Apple Teapot
  • Franciscan Apple 5-Piece Completer Set
  • Franciscan Apple 20-Piece Dinnerware Set

Accessories:

  • Franciscan Apple Bread & Butter
  • Franciscan Apple Rim Soup/Pasta
  • Franciscan Apple Fruit Saucer
  • Franciscan Apple Mug
  • Franciscan Apple Footed Cereal Bowl

Similar Items:

  • Franciscan Apple Large Vegetable
  • Franciscan Apple Salt & Pepper Set
  • Franciscan Apple 20-Piece Dinnerware Set
  • Franciscan Apple 3D Handcrafted Mug
  • Franciscan Apple Covered Sugar

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Ripe red apples border creamy stoneware. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

Amazon.com Review
Part of one of the most popular dinnerware patterns in American history, this five-piece place setting exemplifies the informal grace of Southwestern hospitality. First made in California and now produced in various countries, Franciscan dinnerware achieved immediate popularity when it appeared in the late 1930s and ranks as a prized collectible, particularly the American-made pieces (pre-1984). Apple (1940) and Desert Rose (1941) are the only continuously produced Franciscan patterns. Today's Franciscan dinnerware (the name honors colonial California's mission-founding priests) fulfills contemporary expectations, going safely into the dishwasher, microwave, and freezer. The Apple pattern's subtly painted red apples and green leaves are set against a sand background. The set consists of a 10-3/4-inch dinner plate, an 8-inch salad plate, a 6-inch soup/cereal bowl, and a 6-ounce cup with a 5-inch saucer. --Fred Brack

What's in the Box
1 place setting. Place setting consists of: 10-3/4-inch dinner plate; 8-inch salad plate; 6-inch soup/cereal bowl; 6-ounce cup; 5-inch saucer. 5 pieces total.


Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars FABULOUS VINTAGE PATTERN   April 22, 2006
Apple Fan (Maryland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

We inherited a collection of vintage Franciscan Apple that have decorated our china hutch for almost 20 years. Recently I searched for an everyday dinnerware for my family of 5. After weeks of searching, I chose the "still available after 65 years" Apple pattern. In addition to the microwave, dishwasher safe, freezer safe attributes, I love the fact that these dishes are NORMAL size. My service for 12 actually fits in the cabinet and in the dishwasher. The dishes are smaller and lighter weight than most patterns available today. Hurray! Who needs a coffee cup that is so large you can't drink it before it gets cold or a cereal bowl that looks like a mixing bowl. The lighter weight is easier for children to handle so we have few accidents. And, I love the variety of open stock accessories still available. After 20 years, we still love MeMa's old Apple Dishes...



3 out of 5 stars Beautiful, but they crack & chip over time. (3 to 4 stars)   March 6, 2005
Groovy Vegan (USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful

I've had a full set of Franciscan apple-pattern dishes for 20 years. I've also added some serving pieces in this pattern--a large oval flat dish, serving bowl, 2-compartment oblong serving bowl, and even a Franciscan Apple salt and pepper set shaped like apples. I still like the bright, beautiful apple pattern, which has not faded a bit in 20 years--particularly in the fall when it looks most in season.

However, over time, about 25% of the dishes and bowls have developed cracks or chips. This doesn't come from dropping or mishandling the dishes in any way, just from normal wear and tear. In addition to actual cracks in some dishes, some of the paint has developed "crinkles." Also, the bowls tend to be on the small side compared to other dish sets I've seen such as the Fiestaware. I rarely use the teacups, which are too small to be of practical use to me.

When deciding whether or not to buy these (or any other dishes), I suggest taking a good look at the pattern, preferably in person. Is it something you can live with for a long time? Is the bowl large enough for your cereal, soup, or salad, or do you feel like you'll be getting endless refills? And when deciding on Franciscan-ware, I would definitely factor in the fact that these dishes crack and chip over time.

P.S. Franciscan dishes made after 1984, including mine, were made in England. Prior to that they were made in the USA.



5 out of 5 stars Franciscan Apple Dinnerware   June 9, 2002
Sandra Sullivan (Stanardsville, VA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

My husband chose Franciscan Apple Dinnerware for our casual china when we were married in 1962 (now collectors items, made in USA). Our children always enjoyed choosing different sets of dinnerware and glasses to set the table each night. However, they are now grown and married, and we just set the table with the kitchen tableware.
With the great anniversary sales that are now in progress, we have added an additional service for 8 and various other pieces. Our daughter-in-law and grandchildren in a state far away have helped me find in-stock pieces so we can all eat from "Granddad's Dishes" when they come home for Father's Day.
Why do my husband and I both love this pattern? He loves the pattern and luscious colors. I love the dishes because they can go from refrigerator to microwave or oven. I love the pattern because it reminds me of the Blue Ridge Apple Pottery dishes that my Mother used when she served the farm hands seated at the handmade table on the back porch. Daddy had made the table for her with a drawer to hold the dishes so she wouldn't need to walk back to the big country kitchen. When we use these dishes, they bring back memories of Mama in a printed cotton dress and apron, bustling around with trays of home cooked food for everyone, and of Daddy in his khaki shirt and faded overalls, smelling of new-mown hay.



5 out of 5 stars I Love Franciscan Apple Dishes!   January 4, 2001
Michela (Seattle, WA, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

When I was a young woman, my next door neighbors were a large family. The mother, an artist, was very beautiful, gracious, and gentle. I was often invited to share the family meals that were served on this Franciscan Apple Dinnerware. When it came time for me to purchase my everyday china, I had no hesitation in choosing this nostalgic pattern. I have a service for 16 now, with all the extra pieces. You can wash all of the Franciscanware in the dishwasher, but be sure to not use too much detergent. Highly Recommended for those who like handpainted china and Apples!


4 out of 5 stars Memories   December 30, 2000
Linda Frey (Defiance, OH United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

My mother had a set of Franciscan Apple dinnerware as I was growing up, though I never thought too much about what I was eating off of at the time. Later, as a wife and mother myself, I was looking for a theme around which to decorate my kitchen. We had just moved to Appleton, WI (16 years ago) so I decided to use an "apple" theme, w/o even connecting the idea with my mom's dishes. I was frankly surprised to visit my parents and become reacquainted with the Franciscan dishes. Over the years I've collected innumerable apple items, but my goal is to have a set of Franciscan apple dishes of my own! They do chip, but they last forever and retain their color beautifully.



 
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