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Perfect condition.
10 place setting for one person
This collection of restaurant ware features the distinctive \"Monk with a Fish\" or \"Friar with Fish\" logo and was produced by the Technical Porcelain and China Ware Company, or TEPCO, a San Francisco-based company. Manufacturer: TEPCO (Technical Porcelain and China Ware Company), which operated in El Cerrito, California.
Design: The dinnerware features a black/brown line-drawing of a monk or friar rowing a small boat with a large fish in it.
Association: This specific pattern of restaurant ware is strongly associated with the Franciscan Restaurant at Fisherman\'s Wharf in San Francisco.
Era: This style of restaurant ware is typically from the 1960s.Availability: Due to its specific origin and vintage nature, the collection is considered collectible restaurant ware, often found through estate sales or online marketplaces. The current market value for the Tepco \"Monk with a Fish\" restaurant ware varies depending on whether pieces are sold individually or as a complete set, and their condition. This pattern, which was used by the Franciscan Restaurant at Fisherman\'s Wharf, is considered highly collectible vintage restaurant ware.
Value Estimates (Current Market)
Complete Collection: The entire large collection in the image was listed for an asking price of approximately $350.00 in an online sale. Similar large sets of other Tepco patterns have asking prices ranging from a few hundred dollars up to around $1,800 depending on the pattern, condition, and number of pieces.
Individual Pieces: Individual pieces generally sell for modest amounts, but certain rare items can fetch more.
Dinner plates/Platters: These can range from approximately $20 to $65+ per plate on sites like and Etsy, with asking prices often depending on the specific size and condition.
Gravy boats: These items generally have asking prices between $10 and $30, though some rare or excellent condition examples might be higher.
Smaller items (cups, small bowls, etc.): These pieces are typically found in the $5 to $25 range, depending on rarity and condition.
The final \"sold\" prices in sales and online marketplaces tend to be lower than the initial \"asking\" prices listed by sellers. The market is generally more favorable for single, highly sought-after pieces or very large, complete sets in excellent condition.
