Vintage 1940s Franciscan Desert Rose Salt Pepper Shakers Pink Rosebud USA 3"
This vintage pair of Franciscan Desert Rose salt and pepper shakers features the classic rosebud form finished in soft pink glaze with hand-painted green leaves. Sculpted to resemble closed rose blossoms, the rounded ceramic bodies highlight the naturalistic floral detailing that defines the Desert Rose pattern and contributes to its long-standing popularity in American pottery.
Introduced in the early 1940s, Franciscan’s Desert Rose line remained in production for decades and became one of the most recognizable and successful American dinnerware patterns of the mid 20th century. Produced circa the 1940s–1950s, this shaker set reflects the transition from wartime utility to postwar domestic design, combining everyday functionality with decorative floral styling associated with early Mid-Century tableware.
Designed to coordinate with Desert Rose dinnerware, these shakers function equally well as practical table pieces or decorative accents. Their compact size, sculptural rosebud form, and well-preserved condition make them especially appealing to collectors of Franciscan pottery, vintage American ceramics, and Mid-Century tableware.
Product Details:
Brand: Franciscan
Manufacturer: Franciscan Pottery
Origin: United States
Estimated Era and Date: circa 1940s–1950s
Material: Ceramic
Color: Pink, Green
Occasion: Everyday Dining, Entertaining
Style / Pattern / Theme / Design Notes: Desert Rose pattern, sculpted rosebud form, early Mid-Century floral tableware
Features:
Authentic Franciscan Desert Rose salt and pepper shaker set
Sculpted rosebud design with hand-painted floral glazing
Soft pink rose color with green leaf detailing
Functional shaker holes with original working stoppers
Collectible early Mid-Century American ceramic tableware
Dimensions:
Length: 2 in
Width: 2 in
Height: 3 in
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. No chips or cracks. The ceramic glaze remains glossy with strong pink and green coloration. Original stoppers are intact and fully functional. Minor glaze variations are consistent with Franciscan production from the 1940s–1950s and add to the authentic vintage character.
