Q: In June 1948 my wife and I received eight place settings of Franciscan Desert Rose dinnerware as a wedding gift. Each piece is marked “Made in California.” What is its value? R.Z., Whitehall A: ...

Question: I recently purchased some Apple pattern Franciscan ware and would appreciate information about it and its worth. I have a lidded butter dish, lidded sugar bowl, small and medium mixing bowls ...

You walk into a thrift store knowing most things are ordinary, but a few everyday items can quietly hold real value. This article shows where to look and why certain legacy pieces-like mid-century ...