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Add a timeless piece of classic American pottery to your collection with this gorgeous vintage Franciscan Apple Pattern Teapot. This specific piece features the highly sought-after arched "Half-Moon" backstamp on the underside, dating its production between **1949 and 1953** at the original Glendale, California pottery plant.
True to its early U.S. craftsmanship, it showcases the iconic heavily embossed, hand-painted deep-red apples, rich green foliage, and a beautifully detailed woody bark-textured handle and lid topper. Early California pieces are prized by collectors for their thicker earthenware body and far superior paint relief details compared to modern imports.
Perfect for elegant tea service or highlighting a cottagecore, grandmillennial, or farmhouse aesthetic on an open kitchen shelf or hutch.
**Condition Notes:**
Excellent vintage condition! No structural cracks and no chips. Displays the beautiful authentic character expected of mid-century California earthenware. Glaze remains bright and glossy. Please review the high-definition photos closely to inspect the hand-painted detailing, numbers, and early backstamp authenticity.
* **Capacity:** Holds approximately 4 cups (Standard Tea Size)
**Shipping & Handling:**
Packaged with extreme care using professional-grade cushioning material to ensure safe transit. Ships fully insured.
