

13 Piece Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Demitasse Coffee Cups Milk Jug Roses Floral Set consists of x6 Cups x6 Saucers x1 Milk Jug Please See Photos For Approximate Measurements (inches) Each cup's capacity is approximately 65ml (filled to the brim). Milk jug capacity is approximately 300ml (filled to the brim). PATTERN Desert Rose, known for its hand-painted embossed design featuring light pink roses and leaves on a vine, with a distinctive twisted vine handle on the cup.
ORIGIN The Desert Rose pattern was first introduced in 1940 by Gladding, McBean and Co. In California, USA, under the Franciscan brand. Production later moved to England in 1984 and then to China in 2000. POPULARITY This pattern gained significant popularity through advertising campaigns in the 1940s and 1950s, featuring Hollywood celebrities, and was even chosen for use in the White House by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. CONDITION Pre-owned and in good condition and without cracks, hairlines, chips or stains. Base of the items may show hint of some light surface scratches from normal use. Please See Photos For Visual Description.You Will Only Receive What Appears in the Photos.