Set of 4 Franciscan Desert Rose Rim Soup Bowls

Description

This listing is for a
Set of 4 Franciscan Desert Rose Rim Soup Bowls. One bid buys 4 bowls.
Very good condition. No chips, cracks, or crazing. Minor wear.
Bowls measure approximately* 8 1/2” across.
Bottoms are marked  Franciscan  Desert Rose  Dishwasher, Freezer and Microwave Safe
About the Franciscan pattern from Microwave Cooking for One:
The largest selling pattern in the history of American dinnerware, Franciscan Desert Rose made its debut in 1941 and has enjoyed the world's longest period of popularity of any dinnerware pattern produced by a single company. The Rose Rugosa, rugged wild rose of poem and song, was a natural design selection. The character of the bloom with its simple delicate petals made it adaptable to hand painting. This beautiful pattern is still one of America's favorite casual tableware patterns. In 1964 the sixty millionth piece had been produced and Desert Rose is now on display in the historical Smithsonian Museum. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy chose Franciscan Desert Rose for use in the White House. In Desert Rose, the irregularly scalloped edge of thorny vines creates a believable frame for the fully opened pink roses with their golden centers and soft green leaves. The softness of the design is further enhanced by its cream colored background.
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I will combine shipping. To get combined shipping, contact me for a combined shipping quote. I can't combine shipping on items already purchased.
I list my items at a price that I think is fair. If you do not like the price, please feel free to purchase the items from someone else. I will not respond to offers.
* I use a Lufkin brand tape measure to measure all of my items. Depending on how you measure, and what you use to measure, the measurements of the item may vary slightly. I do my best to list the size accurately, by the size may vary by 1/8". I don't use "stock" or manufacturer's sizing. I measure the actual item that I have.
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I accept returns. Buyer is responsible for the shipping (both ways) on returned items. You will only receive a refund on the cost of the item, not shipping charges.
I use the USPS shipping calculator for shipping. I enter the weight of the item plus packaging and then USPS does the rest. I cannot lower shipping because it is determined by USPS, not me.
Please ask questions if you are unsure about an item. I would rather you ask questions than be disappointed.
I will do local pick up on any of my items. If you live in the greater Philadelphia area - please contact me about pick ups in Bucks County. It saves me on packing materials and you on shipping costs.
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I am sometimes asked to break up sets. I can't do this for several reasons. It takes time to photograph items for each listing. If a set is broken up, new photographs will have to be taken.
Additionally, it takes time to write up each listing. If a set is broken up, the listing would need to be ended and a new listings created. Also, eBay charges by the listing. So if I end a listing of 3 items, and have to relist as a set of 2 and a set of 1, I will have had to pay the listing fee 3 times. It is for these reasons that I only sell items as they are listed and will not break up sets. I am sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.