Divided Vegetable Bowl: Franciscan, Desert Rose, Pink Floral, 2-Section Oval, England, Vintage 1979

Embossed pink roses bloom across this divided vegetable bowl, the classic Franciscan Desert Rose pattern from the English production of the Wedgwood era.

• Maker: Franciscan
• Pattern: Desert Rose
• Materials: Ceramic
• Dimensions: 10.5" long x 6.75" wide
• Origin: England
• Era: Vintage 1979–1984
• Condition: Excellent. Pristine, with no chips or crazing. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

A two-section oval bowl with hand-embossed pink roses on an off-white ground, oven safe (do not preheat) and dishwasher safe.

A practical and beautiful addition to any Desert Rose collection, or a standalone serving piece for spring and summer entertaining. A natural gift for anyone who grew up with Desert Rose on the family table, or for a collector filling in their set.

Franciscan was the dinnerware line of Gladding, McBean & Co., a California ceramics firm founded in 1875 that launched Franciscan dinnerware in 1934 and introduced Desert Rose in 1941. The pattern became one of the most popular American dinnerware designs ever made, and it stayed in production until it was discontinued in 2013. Wedgwood bought Franciscan in 1979 and went on to move production to England, which is why this bowl carries an English mark. Collectors often look for earlier pieces marked Made in U.S.A., which show deeper embossing and a more pronounced scalloped rim.

Browse our shop for more Franciscan Desert Rose and vintage serving pieces to round out your collection.