Q: In June 1948 my wife and I received eight place settings of Franciscan Desert Rose dinnerware as a wedding gift. Each piece is marked “Made in California.” What is its value? R.Z., Whitehall A: ...

Picture this: you’re at a cozy little estate sale, the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through the air, and there it is—an exquisite set of vintage dinnerware sparkling under the soft light.