Franciscan Apple 6¼" Side / Bread & Butter Plate – Made in England

Vintage Franciscan Apple side plate from the later English-made production of this iconic American dinnerware pattern.

Apple was first introduced by Franciscan in 1940 and became one of the company's best-known designs. The original pattern was developed as an embossed, hand-decorated earthenware design inspired by California's apple-growing landscape.

Following Wedgwood's acquisition of Franciscan, production of Apple was transferred from California to England in 1984, where it was manufactured within Wedgwood's Johnson Brothers operation. English production continued until the early 2000s before manufacture moved to China. 

This plate features the familiar Franciscan Apple decoration of red fruit, green leaves and warm brown branches against a creamy ground.

Ideal as an individual replacement for an existing Franciscan Apple service or for gradually building a collection.

Maker: Franciscan
Pattern: Apple
Type: Side / bread & butter plate
Material: Earthenware
Size: approximately 6¼ inches
Origin: Made in England
Quantity available: 6 individually
Condition: Good vintage condition. Please see photographs for condition and backstamp.

The documented England-backstamp version of this plate measures 6¼ inches and is listed as earthenware, microwave safe and dishwasher safe.