When did Spode Christmas tree come out?

Spode Christmas Tree was originally introduced in 1938, designed specifically for the American market. It is the oldest holiday pattern in the US today, and is loved by collectors for its nostalgia and warm recollections of past Christmases.

Is Spode Christmas Tree discontinued?

‘ Spode’s Christmas Tree pattern was born. The inscription was discontinued* after 1938 but over the following years the Christmas Tree pattern developed into whole table services and extra serving pieces.

What kind of tree is the Spode Christmas tree?

The Spode Christmas Tree pattern features a green evergreen tree with boughs that extend from a central brown trunk. The boughs are decorated with shades of green paint that add depth and texture.

Is Spode china valuable?

Spode ceramics, like many valuable Staffordshire pottery pieces, are produced in a variety of body types, styles, patterns, and ceramic formulas. These quality ceramics hold their value well and increase in value with care over time as collectibles.

Is Spode Christmas tree made in china?

Spode is a brand of china that was first made in the 1770s in Stoke-on-Trent, England. The company made — and continues to make — many patterns, but when the name is mentioned, many people think of the popular Christmas Tree pattern that was designed in 1938 by Harold Holdway for the American market.

Is Spode Christmas tree bone china?

Josiah Spode set up his first factory in the English town of Stoke-on-Trent around 1770 and quickly earned a reputation for creating exquisite tea, dinner, and dessert services and as a trailblazer in the development of bone china in the 1790s, according to the Spode Ceramics history.

Does Spode Christmas tree contain lead?

Not sure what to do with your Leaded Spode dishes? Nearly all vintage Spode (and even some of the new Spode) that I have tested has been positive for Lead.

What happened to Spode?

After 1847 the business continued until 1970 as W.T. Copeland and sons, and again the term ‘Spode’ or ‘Late Spode’ continued in use alongside the name of Copeland. Under the name ‘Spode Ltd’ the same factories and business was continued after 1970. In 2006, the business merged with Royal Worcester.

Is Spode Christmas Lead free?

To learn more about XRF testing, Click Here. To learn more about the concern for Lead in dishes, Click Here. Nearly all vintage Spode (and even some of the new Spode) that I have tested has been positive for Lead.