Vintage Franciscan Apple Teapot - Made in California - Old USA Stamp

Tiny factory pinhole/glaze flaw on the rim. Not visible when lid is positioned (see last 2 pics). Otherwise is a perfect and vibrant piece in every way!!!! Step back into the golden age of American pottery with this iconic Franciscan "Apple" Teapot. Crafted during the peak mid-century production years at the Gladding, McBean & Co. plant in Glendale, California, this teapot is a masterclass in American hand-painted earthenware. Product Specifications & Highlights Brand: Franciscan Ware (Gladding, McBean & Co.) Origin: Made in USA (Glendale, California) 🇺🇸 Pattern: Apple (Embossed & Hand-Painted) Item: 4-Cup Teapot with Matching Lid Historic Era: Features the highly sought-after circular backstamp used strictly from 1947 to 1949. The Details: • Pattern: Apple (Hand-Painted, Embossed) • Era: 1947–1949 • Origin: Made in USA (California) • Markings: Features the hand-painted decorator numbers. Condition Note: • Overall: Excellent vintage condition with vibrant colors and a high-gloss glaze. No crazing or staining. 🖌️ Artisanal Hand-Painted Brushstrokes: Before production moved overseas in later decades, every piece in the 1940s was individually decorated by hand in California. You can visibly trace the artistic expression, layered color gradients, and soft brush technique on the bright red apples, textured green leaves, and rustic brown branch handle