Product Description: Designed in 1937, Spode's Christmas Tree is one of the world's best known tableware and giftware designs. The festively decorated tree with its signature Father Christmas tree topper, has become a tradition to many families. Many people have said, "Christmas would not be Christmas without Spode's Christmas Tree."
Amazon.com Review: A holiday favorite since its introduction in 1938, Spode's Christmas Tree pattern is their most well known and widely collected holiday pattern. Evoking the holidays with a traditional evergreen, the pattern creates a warm, folksy Christmas feel that families will look forward to year after year and hold dearly in their memories for generations. The trademark tree, seemingly decorated by young hands and ringed with brightly wrapped presents underneath, stands cheerily in the center of every piece. Charming, crafty decorations encircle the tree and Santa himself--bag slung over his shoulder--stands at the top. For collecting fun, Spode adds new accessories to the pattern every year, allowing a cherished holiday tradition to grow with time. Match any piece to other items in the collection for seasonal dining merriment.
This 10-1/2-inch dinner plate, the true centerpiece of the Christmas Tree pattern, is white with the pattern's calling-card Christmas tree design at center; the plate is kissed with a single sprig of mistletoe and the edges are circled in a rich green border, creating a simple and vibrant holiday look. Made in England of Imperialware, Spode's high-quality earthenware, each piece is safe for the oven, dishwasher, freezer, and microwave. Place in a cold oven and heat gradually up to 100 degrees C (about 200 degrees F); if using the dishwasher, contact Spode for a list of recommended detergents. --Jeff Dalto
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Paint Issues
On Thanksgiving we were shocked to open up our china storage cases and find that the green band on our Spode was chipping off. Mind you, these plates have been used only a few times over the past 12 years. We store them in cushioned cases, with bubble wrap between each plate. We have NEVER put them in the dishwasher. They have been treated and stored with great care as they were a gift from a deceased loved-one.
Now on Amazon, I see that there is a clear problem. Too many people are reporting paint failures for this to be caused by dishwashers or improper care. The people that have ... Read More
Rating: - Beautiful and Functional
Purchased these last year and used them at Christmas. They made a gorgeous table setting and have not had any problems with them. They are very well made. I am buying another set so I can invite more guests!
Rating: - Not mama's heirlooms
It is a shame when a respected English china company sells out local workers & moves production to Asia.
The 'new' china and flatware is ok for Xmas novelties, but the heirlooms passed down from mom to the kids is a thing of the past.
The sad part is (like another reviewer mentioned) the list prices for this Asian junk are pretty steep.
I suggest taking your chances buying the old English-made stuff on ebay & hoping it arrives as advertised. If successful you'll have 'the good stuff' instead of mass-produced, inferior quality nic-nacs.
Rating: - Poor quality - made in Malaysia
These are similar to my Spode Christmas Tree dishes made in England - but very poor quality. There are bubbles in the finish and very definite spots on the back of the dishes where the glaze did not cover the clay. Very very disappointing. If you are looking for a cute set to serve at Christmas, these might be fine, but if you are expecting real English Spode, then do not order these.
Rating: - Cheap Quality--Made in Maylasia
I tried to rate this product on Macy's several days ago, where I stated that this product is made in Maylasia and for potential buyers to be aware of that, but they did not publish my review. So, do know that Macy's only posts reviews that help boost their sales. Kudos to Amazon for publishing our reviews!! So, do be aware that the Spode Christmas Tree pattern is no longer manufactured in England (like it was for the past 60 years) and now made strictly in China and Maylasia. Spode touts itself as being this great British company with a tradition of making fine china, but their objective is now ... Read More
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