Franciscan Flying F Mark

Q: I have four Franciscan coffee mugs, each marked with a different version of this back-stamp. Can you tell me when this mark was used? A: Several versions of this “Flying F” mark were used by Franciscan in the 1970s and ’80s. Some include the word “Interpace.” The number under the mark is the painter’s […]

My First Franciscan Ware

Q: I have used a set of Franciscan Apple dishes for over 60 years and my mother used them before me. I have one 8-inch plate that is marked “this is my first piece of Franciscan Ware.” Can you tell me when these dishes were first made and why “this is my first” is stamped […]

Globe Wernicke Bookshelf

Q: Can you give me any information about an oak bookshelf-desk I inherited? It has 3 separate glass-front shelves and a unit that is a desk with a fall front. The parts are joined together with metal bands. The glass doors lift up and slide back. A: The Globe-Wernicke Company invented stacking bookcases, which they […]