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Shopping for Fine China

Franciscan - An American Dinnerware Tradition
Birchbark Masterpiece China by Franciscan
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Birchbark Masterpiece China by Franciscan

Franciscan Birchbark was part of the Encanto Masterpiece Fine China collection. The Encanto advertisement from 1955 pictured above describes the collection:

You've never seen china so beautiful — you've never seen china so durable — as Encanto in Franciscan fine china. Superb craftsmanship — achieved by no other potters — fuses Franciscan's strong, pearl-toned, china-body with china of subtle nature colors, then encircles them with gleaming platinum, Encanto is a luxury to own — economy to buy. It sturdily resists the hazards of use and will be your delight and pride — morning ... noon ... night - through years to come.

The Franciscan Encanto Masterpiece line also included Dawn, Encanto, Magnolia, Sandalwood, Spruce, Teak, Twilight, and Willow. There was also a decorated version called Encanto Rose.

Franciscan Birchbark Masterpiece China was introduced in 1952. The platinum trim on this pattern means that it is not safe for use in the microwave. If you need replacement or additional pieces for your collection of Franciscan Birchbark Masterpiece China, monitor this page on a weekly basis for new listings.

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Vintage Franciscan Birchbark Platinum Handle Gravy Boat

Used

US $16.99
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VTG Gladding, McBean Franciscan Masterpiece Birchbark Fruit Bowl

Used

US $11.50
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Franciscan Gladding McBean Birchbark w Platinum Trim Saucer

Used

US $3.99
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Franciscan Birchbark Cup & Saucer 134704

Used

US $13.99
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Franciscan Pottery Fine China Birchbark Cup

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US $6.73Was:US $14.95
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Vintage Oval Serving 8 1/2 Bowl Set of 2 (Birchbark-Platinum Trim) by FRANCISCAN

Used

US $45.00
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FRANCISCAN "Birchbark Platium" Creamer, Gravy, Small Pitcher Fine China USA

Used

US $45.00
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Vtg Franciscan Fine China Gladding McBean Birchbark 6.25 & 8 in Plate 2 Settings

Used

US $44.00
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Franciscan Birchbark Soup Bowl 134724

Used

US $49.99
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Franciscan Birchbark Dinner Plate 134706

Used

US $39.99
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Vintage Oval Serving 12 1/2" Platter (Birchbark-Platinum Trim) by FRANCISCAN USA

Used

US $40.00
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Mid-Century Gladding McBean Franciscan Masterpiece Birchbark China 18 Pieces

Used

US $180.00
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FRANCISCAN FINE BONE CHINA PLATINUM BAND RIM SOUP BOWL 7-1/2" X 1-1/2" BIRCHBARK

Used

US $22.00
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Vintage Coupe Soup Bowl (Birchbark-Platinum Trim) by FRANCISCAN USA Set of 4

Used

US $95.00
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Vintage Fruit 4 3/4" Bowl (Birchbark-PlatinumTrim) by FRANCISCAN USA Set of 4

Used

US $45.00
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If the item you are looking for is not listed, then bookmark this page and check back each week!
Eventually, your item should show up for sale.

When it comes to finding Franciscan Ware and China that is difficult to find in stores near you, one of your best resources for acquiring the items you want are sites like Amazon, Etsy, Replacements and eBay, where there are a lot of wonderful finds still in the original boxes. We all receive those odd items as gifts that we have no need for and never use. Yet, one person's junk could be exactly the treasure you want.

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Please Note: Not all Franciscan is safe for use in the microwave. Patterns with gold or platinum decorations around the rim should not be used in your microwave because microwaves can not pass through metal. If in doubt, use this simple test: Is this Utensil Safe for the Microwave?



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