A once-in-a-lifetime find. This is a museum-grade, estate-preserved 44-piece Franciscan Starburst collection in shockingly pristine condition. Nearly every piece looks untouched — no utensil marks, no fading, no crazing, and brilliantly bright atomic turquoise and chartreuse bursts. The only exception is the divided vegetable bowl, which shows light utensil marks and one small interior chip. Everything else is as close to mint as mid-century dinnerware gets.
Sets of this size and condition simply do not hit the open market. Collectors hold onto them for life. Museums display them. Designers hunt for individual pieces. And here is a complete, cohesive, ultra-clean Starburst collection preserved together for more than 60 years.
This is the largest and finest-condition Starburst set we have ever seen offered online.
FULL SET CONTENTS (44 Pieces):
10 Dinner Plates (10¼")
4 Salad Plates
5 Dessert/Bread Plates
9 Saucers
5 Teacups
1 Cereal/Soup Bowl
1 Large Serving Bowl
1 Large Oval Serving Platter
1 Medium Oval Serving Dish
1 Gravy Boat with Attached Underplate
1 Divided Vegetable Bowl (only piece with wear)
2 Salt & Pepper Shaker Sets
1 Tall Pitcher
Total: 44 pieces
All pieces are original Franciscan / Gladding McBean Color-Seal, Made in USA.
VALUE & COLLECTABILITY
This collection is rare not only for its size, but for its condition.
Based on current sold prices:
Dinner plates: $55–$85 each
Salad plates: $28–$40 each
Saucers: $20–$35 each
Cups: $18–$28 each
Pitcher: $200–$300
Salt & pepper sets: $95–$150 per set
Serving platter: $80–$150
Large serving bowl: $95–$175
Gravy boat: $85–$150
Medium oval dish: $65–$95
Cereal bowl: $38–$50
Total parted-out value: $2,800–$4,200
Complete-set collector value: $3,800–$5,000
This is an opportunity to own the Starburst pattern as a unified, impeccably preserved collection.
FEATURES
Museum-grade condition
Original 1950s atomic design
Bright, unfaded glaze
No crazing or discoloration
Two pristine shaker sets
Pitcher and serving pieces in exceptional shape
Ideal for collectors, designers, and MCM enthusiasts
A true heirloom-level set
One of the largest and cleanest Starburst collections ever offered online
PREMIUM DELIVERY OPTIONS
This is a museum-worthy collection and we take its safety seriously.
Hand-delivery is available depending on buyer location.
For regional buyers (TN, GA, NC, SC, VA, AL, KY), we offer special direct delivery for a flat fee. This ensures the collection arrives exactly as shown — handled with extreme care from our hands to yours.
For buyers outside driving range, shipping is available and we will coordinate the safest possible method once your location is known. Every piece will be professionally packed, double-boxed, and fully insured.
In-person pickup is also available.
Message prior to purchase to discuss the best option for your location.
SHIPPING DETAILS
Ships within 1 business day
Packed with museum-level care
Double-boxed, foam and air-cell protected
Fully insured
Signature upon delivery recommended
Tracking provided immediately
CONDITION NOTES
This collection is nearly flawless.
All pieces are glossy, bright, and free of utensil marks, scratches, chips, or crazing — except the divided vegetable bowl, which has light utensil marks and a small chip.
Every other piece is in exceptional mid-century preserved condition.
CALL TO ACTION
This is the kind of Franciscan Starburst collection that serious collectors wait years for. Complete, matching, mint, and preserved together for more than six decades. A genuine centerpiece for any mid-century modern home or collection.
Add this atomic-era masterpiece to your cart today before another collector claims it.
