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This is a beautiful "true trio" consisting of a teacup, a coffee cup and a saucer, made by Spode in about 1815. It is decorated with pattern 2234 with a striking lavender or periwinkle blue border and finely painted flower sprays. In the late 18th and early 19th Century a "true trio" is how cups and saucers were sold; as you would never drink tea and coffee at the same time, why invest in an extra saucer? Josiah Spode was the great pioneer among the Georgian potters in England. Around the year 1800 he perfected the bone china recipe that has been used by everyone ever since, and he was also the leading potter behind the technique of transferware, making it possible for English potters to replace the import of Chinese china that had come to an end around that time, with their own. This was fundamental to a thriving industry that would last for about 150 years and provide half the world with their tableware. This set is made in the famous "London" shape, which was brought out by Spode in 1812 and was quickly copied by all other makers. It then remained the most popular shape for about 10 years. The set is potted in fine white porcelain - by the year 1810 Spode had perfected his recipe for bone china and it became beautifully smooth, white, thin and translucent. All three items are marked with the red hand painted SPODE mark and the pattern number 2234. CONDITION REPORT The set is in excellent antique condition without any damage, repairs or crazing. There is some minimal wear as visible in the pictures...

This pair of Spode pearlware shell-shaped dishes features the exquisite "Grapes" pattern. Rich purple grapes, ochre/brown branches, and gorgeous two-tone green leaves cover the entir...

Set of five Spode Flower Cross pearlware plates. Set includes five matching plates.

A Spode Porcelain Part Dessert Service in Pattern 2384, which was introduced in 1815. The set was made under Josiah Spode II's leadership at the Stoke factory. The set is in the Im...

Set of three Spode Flower Cross Clobberware Dishes. Set includes two matching plates and one shallow bowl. Clobbered bowl measures: 10" diameter x 3" tall Clobbered plates each meas...

Made in England circa 1810 This set of Spode pearlware dishes features a band of green roses highlighted with yellow and bordered by a brown lattice pattern. The center of each dish ...