Spode Blue Italian was made possible by Josiah Spode's perfection of blue under-glaze printing in 1784. This collection is a tapestry of blue scene's and figure's. Today we have an extensive collection of microwave and dishwasher safe dinnerware, giftware and accessories.
This 12 piece set contains 4 each Dinner Plate, Salad Plate and Mug. The Dinner and Salad Plates are manufactured from the UK, the mugs from China. This 12-piece set is ideal for daily dining that are all dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Referred to as "transferware, " the elaborate pattern is engraved by hand onto copper plates and then transferred onto the ceramic by skilled artisans using blue underglaze--a process that was perfected back in 1784 but is still carried out today at the original Spode factory in England. Influenced by a ink and wash drawing from the 17th century, Blue Italian pictures Roman ruins within a pastoral setting in the center of the dinner and salad plates and around the exterior of the mugs. A fantastic floral border on the rims of the gently scalloped plates and the handles of the mugs shows influences from early Chinese porcelain designs. Made of high-quality glazed earthenware, this place setting is delicate in appearance but has been updated to meet today's standards of durability. A varied assortment of dinnerware and home décor items in the Blue Italian pattern is also available to complete a collection. SERVE IN STYLE: This elegant Blue Italian 12 piece set includes 4 of each: dinner plate, salad plate and generous 12 ounce mugs and makes a great starter set or addition to an existing Blue Italian collection.This service for 4 set is crafted for everyday living with each piece being dishwasher, microwave, freezer, and oven safe. COUNTRYSIDE INSPIRATION: Blue Italian, the beautiful blue and white collection for which Spode is famous for, was launched in 1816 and has been in production ever since. The stunning Blue Italian collection features a finely detailed 18th century Imari Oriental border encompassing a scene inspired by the Italian countryside. TIMELESS DESIGNS: Spode's extraordinary Blue Italian design is known for bringing effortless charm and timeless style to homes across the globe since 1816.
Over 200 years later, at the center of those special family moments, elegant dinner parties and as essential accent pieces in the home, Blue Italian is adored as an iconic British design. HIGH QUALITY COLLECTION: Each piece features a beautiful countryside scene and is renowned for its strength and durability, Spode's Blue Italian has something special for everyone, from gifts that will last a lifetime to the roasting dish that serves your family. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Package contains (1) Spode Blue Italian 12-Piece Dinnerware Set, 4 each of 10.5 Inch Dinner Plate, 8 Inch Salad Plate, and 12 Oz Mug. Microwave, Dishwasher and Freezer Safe.