Description: Introduced by Gladding McBean & Co in 1948 as the Three Footed Soup Tureen. It was the first style of the three design styles released in the Apple pattern over the years. It was made until 1969 when it was retired. This particular Tureen has the "Hand Decorated" Backstamp that was use until 1949. Since the Soup Tureen was introduced in 1948 and this backstamp was retired in 1949 it is one of the earliest made Soup Tureens. I am always awed by the condition of these pieces from the 40s. When I think about what the average family has been through since the 40s and theses pieces have come through all the moves, deaths, births, holidays, and everything else families go through unscathed it is amazing to me. Excellent Used Condition!! No chips, cracks, repairs or crazing. There is one small paint drip inside, see photos. With all my pieces when I bring them home, I hand wash them. I do this because I don’t believe you can truly say there is “no crazing” without getting them wet. Crazing can hide. So, when I say there are no chips, cracks, crazing or repairs, I have done my due diligence to discover any defects.
Price: 125 USD
Location: Battle Ground, Washington
End Time: 2025-02-07T00:55:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Number of Items in Set: 2
Pattern: Apple
Shape: Round
Size: Large
Color: Red
Set Includes: Lid
Material: Ceramic
Year Manufactured: 1948
Brand: Franciscan
Type: Soup Tureen
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 5 1/4
Time Period Manufactured: 1920-1949
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Finish: Glossy
Item Width: 12 1/2 w/Handles
