Franciscan China Huntington Rose Fine China Dishware

This is the underside of a fine china ceramic vessel, likely a cup or small bowl, featuring the hallmark of Gladding, McBean & Co. for their Franciscan China line in the 'Huntington Rose' pattern. The base displays a clear backstamp consisting of a Mission-style building silhouette above the 'Franciscan China' script, contained within an oval border. Text below indicates 'MADE IN CALIFORNIA, U.S.A.' and identifies the manufacturer as 'GLADDING, McBEAN & CO.' followed by the pattern name 'HUNTINGTON ROSE'. The piece is crafted from a high-quality cream-colored vitreous translucent china. The circular foot ring shows slight shelf wear and minor dark scuffing, which is typical for vintage estate pieces. The Huntington Rose pattern was produced starting in the late 1930s-1940s, known for its elegant floral motifs and classic mid-century American craftsmanship. The glaze transitions smoothly across the recessed base, exhibiting a lustrous, even finish without visible crazing, indicating the piece has been well preserved. This mark represents the company's early high-end transition into fine china before production moved overseas in later decades.