Franciscan Marks – Fine China

Companies identify their products with marks. Marks are often referred to as back-stamps or bugs. These are marks used by Gladding, McBean & Co. and Interpace to identify their Franciscan fine china products.

Gladding, McBean added to mark.

Copyright and registered marks added.

This mark was only used for the Contours fine china art ware line designed by George T. James.

Gladding, McBean removed from mark after merge.

Interpace added after the merge.

The initials R.K. were added to the bottom of the stamp for second quality ware which was sold in the Franciscan Shop. RK stands for “Run of Kiln.”