Blue Italian 12-Piece Dinnerware Set for 4

The iconic Spode Blue Italian dinnerware collection was made possible by Josiah Spode's perfection of blue under-glaze printing in 1784. This timeless collection features a tapestry of blue scenes and figures that have remained popular among collectors and diners for centuries. Today, Spode offers an extensive range of microwave and dishwasher-safe dinnerware, giftware, and accessories in this classic design.

The 12-piece set presented here includes 4 each of dinner plates, salad plates, and mugs. The dinner and salad plates are manufactured in the UK, while the mugs are made in China. Introduced in 1816, the Blue Italian dinnerware is a true classic that has stood the test of time.

The elaborate pattern on this set is the result of a meticulous process known as "transferware." Skilled artisans engrave the design by hand onto copper plates, and then transfer it onto the ceramic using blue underglaze, a technique that was perfected in 1784 and is still employed at the original Spode factory in England.

The centerpiece of the dinner and salad plates, as well as the exterior of the mugs, features Roman ruins set within a pastoral landscape, inspired by a 17th-century ink and wash drawing. A fantastic floral border on the rims of the gently scalloped plates and the handles of the mugs showcases the influence of early Chinese porcelain designs.

Crafted from high-quality glazed earthenware, this place setting is not only delicate in appearance but has also been updated to meet today's standards of durability. The collection is dishwasher, microwave, freezer, and oven safe, making it a practical choice for daily dining.

In addition to the 12-piece set, Spode offers a varied assortment of dinnerware and home décor items in the Blue Italian pattern, allowing you to build a comprehensive and cohesive collection for your home.

This 12-piece set includes 4 of each: 10.5-inch dinner plates, 8-inch salad plates, and generous 12-ounce mugs. The iconic Blue Italian design, with its finely detailed 18th-century Imari Oriental border and stunning Italian countryside-inspired scene, is a timeless classic that will elevate any table setting.

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