Franciscan desert rose round box with lid, made in england. This is a vintage round box with lid in the desert rose pattern by franciscan. The pattern features hand decorated pink roses and green leaves on a creamy white background.
The bottom is impressed with made in england and franciscan. It is stamped with 50th anniversary 1990, an authentic hand decorated classic, desert rose. Dimensions: 4" diameter, 3" high with the lid.
The round box and lid are in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, scratches, crazing. The desert rose pattern was first introduced in 1941 in the usa. Production of the franciscan desert rose pattern was moved to the johnson brothers division of wedgwood in england in 1984. Each item listed is vintage and any flaw or defect adds to the character of the piece and is photographed when possible. This item is made of earthenware.