Vintage Franciscan Apple Teacups - Hand-Painted USA/England

These are vintage Franciscan Apple teacups, a classic hand-painted earthenware pattern introduced in 1940. This highly collectible pattern was produced for decades, with manufacturing taking place in both the USA and later England. Each cup features a creamy yellow base decorated with hand-painted red apples, green leaves, and distinctive brown "branch" handles. They typically stand approximately 2 3/4 inches tall with a capacity of roughly 8 oz and are about 3 3/8 inches in diameter. The pattern has been discontinued (active production roughly 1940–1984), making these sought-after vintage finds. Collectors often look at the mark on the bottom to determine if a piece was made in the USA (earlier) or England (later). Preowned. PICKUP IN MIDTOWN MANHATTAN (58th and 7th Ave).