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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 value
Full Set Value
For a massive set like this (which appears to include over 40-50 pieces, including rare serving platters and specialized bowls), the total value could easily range from $2,500 to $4,500+ if sold as a complete collection to the right buyer.
