A collection of Spode earthenware table and serving ware in the Blue Italian pattern, featuring underglaze blue transfer-printed decoration of classical ruins within an ornate floral and foliate border. The assortment includes a large water or milk jug with a floral-moulded handle, a large oval tureen with a domed cover, and three teapots of varied form. The group also features a large divided oval vegetable dish, a smaller divided dish, two handled spoon rests, a large oval serving platter, and a circular side plate. Drinking vessels comprise four large breakfast mugs, four tea or coffee cups, and a flared beaker. The base of one piece bears a printed black backstamp reading Spode MADE IN ENGLAND ITALIAN c.1816 DISHWASHER, FREEZER MICROWAVE SAFE www.spode.com. A small green character 1 is also present. Several pieces show fine surface crazing to the glaze.
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