Robert copeland, a former president and now member of the board for the. The company passed out of the hands of the copeland family in 1966. Spode copeland transferprinted patterns found at 20 hudsons bay company sites canadian historic sites. Above is the image of a backstamp with the spode name, the pattern. Two distinct pattern numbers were used which can help in dating items. The pattern books from around 1800, most of the patterns painted by spodes artists were recorded in pattern books. A selection of the early 19th century spode pattern 2061 is in the collection of the spode museum. Unexpectedly, josiah spode died in 1797 and his son, also josiah ii, continued the business and shortly thereafter partnered with william copeland to form the firm of copeland spode. Copeland, whose greatgreatgrandfather william copeland iii was josiah spode. Spodes willow pattern and other designs after the chinese. Spode, in essence, produced a new type of porcelain called bone china. In 1970, the company was again renamed back to spode.
Robert copeland s volume, spode s willow pattern and other designs after the chinese, examines the influence of chinese porcelain on the english printed earthenware, porcelain, and bone china industries of the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Discontinued spode china patterns classic replacements. The earliest record of buttercup is a handpainted on bone china in 1885. Spodes willow pattern and other designs after the chinese by. This number is often written in red and shouldnt be confused with the date marks impressed in pieces from the late 1800s through 1963. Results 49 join the british potteries produced, standard impressed date is a large copeland marks with online for a wide variety of. Welcome to lovers of blue and white to buy china please visit our. Spode pattern books in the pattern safe at spode c2002. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Copeland, an alderman of the city of london and lord mayor, continued the old spode works in the heart of stoke and there produced a wonderful range of fine quality and decorative porcelains and earthenwares.
Spode s london retail shop in portugal street went by the name of spode, son, and copeland. Spode and regency roses on this blog you will find an example of a backstamp from c1807 of the pattern number only in gold. This book details more than 300 individual backstamps. Robert copeland spodes willow pattern and other designs. Among the many surviving spode documents are two shape books dated to about 1820 which contain thumbnail sketches of bone china objects with instructions to throwers and turners about size requirements. It is thought to have been designed by francis xavier abrahams, who worked at copelands.
I have added another link to a new blog post on parian on the p page. Copeland toby jugs in the form of roosevelt and churchill modelled by erik olsen in 1941 spode s rhododendron pattern created in 1948. In fact, there are over 70,000 of the spode factory patterns which were allocated with numbers corresponding to designs recorded in their pattern books. Shop online for fine bone china and porcelain tableware, cookware, gifts and more. On our page, historic spode factory the people, china painter denis emery can be seen decorating a rhododendron pattern.
Spode official usa site dinnerware, gifts, homeware. Copeland toby jugs in the form of roosevelt and churchill modelled by erik olsen in 1941 spodes rhododendron pattern created in 1948. Spode is a stokeontrent based pottery company founded in 1770 by josiah spode 17331797. In 1867 the companys official trade name was changed to wt copeland and sons, only reverting back to spode in 1970. The blue willow pattern created by the spode company is, after more than 200 years, the best known of all designs on pottery or porcelain. Spode s willow pattern and other designs after the chinese. Also, learn about spode backstamps to date pieces more easily by sight. Josiah spode earned renown for perfecting underglaze blue transfer printing in 17831784 a development that led to the launch in 1816 of spode. Copeland marks spode date antique china, vintage china, pottery marks, antique. Copeland and garrett period pattern numbers 6057, 6058 and 6059, c. The company would then operate as copeland and garratt a partner that came on until 1847 when william copeland decided to continue solo. Vintage copeland spode chelsea wicker china 58 piece set impressed marks rare.
If a pattern included in this exhibit is also documented in spode, transfer printed ware, 17841833, by david drakard and paul holdway, the drakardholdway pattern number is referenced and the patterns appear in the same order as do drakardholdway p, or pattern numbers. The spode collection the pattern books spode museum trust. These are handcolored photos, printed and spiral bound. Florence s3672 is also the name of a chintz pattern based wildflower that was produced 1999 to 2003. Among the many surviving spode documents are two shape books dated to about 1820 which. Our blue italian range has been in production since 1816 and is as popular today as it was when it was launched. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Spode china copeland spode china vintage farmhouse.
Unfollow white copeland spode england to stop getting. Because of spode s early technical innovations and a continued commitment to excellence in design, the spode name is synonymous with quality tableware worldwide. Copeland, whose greatgreatgrandfather william copeland iii was josiah spodes original. These patterns had great appeal to customers and, as such, played an important role within spode s large selection of underglaze printed patterns. Spode patterns skip to main search results amazon prime. Spodes cabbage pattern was first introduced in about 1814 and was a copy of a. The blue willow pattern created by the spode company is, after more than 200. Spode copeland, ausstellung 1965 catalog of the exhibition held may. The eden pattern was first called bird and border and was produced on both china and earthenware. Spode s willow pattern and other designs after the chinese copeland, robert on. Marks on copeland spode are impressed, painted or transfer printed onto individual pieces. From around 1800, most of the patterns painted by spode s artists were recorded in pattern books.
Old spode copelands 9 plate roses ribbons bows rd 474683 h. More recent pieces include numbers with a w, s, o or 2 in front of them from 1939 onward. From historic blue and white transfer printed wares of the early 1800s to popular dinnerware patterns of the 1900s, this book includes sprig decorated wares. Spode copelands 9 china plate registered number 474683 attractive old, scalloped china plate with floral bouquet and ribbons design. Copeland spode collectibles price guide sometimes the most difficult part of collecting copeland spode. Its principal features are the central willow tree growing out at the edge of the river and leaning out to the left over the water, the tea house is to the right of the scene with a smaller pavilion to its left, two birds flying and an island to the top left with a boat propelled by a man with a pole. More have been discovered since and are occasionally published by the spode.
Indeed, spodebranded tableware printed with centuryold blueandwhite patterns such as blue italian remain bestsellers for new owners portmeirion. Unfollow antique spode china to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Over two hundred years of fine china and porcelain schiffer book for collectors with price guide. On our page, historic spode factory the people, china painter denis emery can be seen decorating a rhododendron pattern plate. These are also polychr spode copeland continental views yellow polychrome transferware dinner plate see more.
Over two hundred years of fine china and porcelain schiffer book for collectors with price guide smith, steven on. It will help you to know what to look for in spode. Spodes willow pattern and other designs after the chinese by robert copeland, pub. Robert copeland wrote about it in detail in his book spodes willow pattern.
Robert copeland attributes the chinese influence in the development of early patterns. Above is the image of a backstamp with the spode name, the pattern number 967 and another small red cypher, which is a workmans mark. Copeland spode s tower england and impressed copeland. As the principal reference work on this famous motif, this authoritative guide gives a detailed account of the willow pattern, from its introduction based on traditional chinese designs through changes resulting from technological. Light all over crazing with a little blue spotting here and there, overall excellent condition.
In the book you will find over 300 backstamps described. Robert copeland attributes the chinese influence in the development of early patterns to two factors. This book is the spode christmas tree china, copeland spode italian pattern was produced by spodes partner took over 300 backstamps described. Spode is renowned for its blue and white willow pattern, developed by the original josiah spode from a pattern called mandarin in about 1790. This set is hand numbered with 2 over 8330, the number 2 specifically indicating an earthenware pattern. Spode has had quite the trajectory since its 18thcentury start, and its china patterns tell that story through their back stamps. Theres a little light soil to this copy, but its a wonderful hard to find pattern resource. Results 49 join the british potteries produced, standard impressed date is a large copeland. White of the royal college of art for production at spode whilst under the copelands ownership. In 1784, spode began printing under the glaze in blue on. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Copeland spode chinese rose vintage bone china dessert dish pattern no 29253 dessert dish from copeland spode in their chinese rose design 19001949. Pattern identification help find this for me restoration and. Four color pages illustrating the various shades of blue used by spode. These books contain watercolour paintings of tens of thousands of patterns. Pattern number datemarks begin with 0001 during the early spode period. Over two hundred years of fine china and porcelain schiffer book for collectors with price guide show more. Spode florence 24086 was produced from 1937 to 1972. Based on an earlier spode pattern known as french birds from around 1830, eden was produced in a variety of versions. Get the best deals on copeland spode england when you shop the largest online selection at. It is also difficult to read because of the style of writing at this period. Spode china short text history with links to spode china, spode china collectibles, spode crystal, and spode silver pattern registration forms as well as spode china, crystal, silver, and collectible items for sale. Floral and floralbased designs were employed on both painted and printed wares throughout this first period in the companys history.
Antique spode pearlware blue and white crescent dish circa 1815 ref 3596 nicely transfer printed pottery with a blue willow pattern scene presented in nice condition mentioned for accuracy. The spode copeland s china england is in black underneath with a small red x. Jan 14, 2011 robert copeland carried out the most reliable and detailed research of backstamps used by the company and his marks book is a necessary requirement for the serious collector. Early patterns were either copied from or highly influenced by chinese porcelain imports. Indeed, spode branded tableware printed with centuryold blueandwhite patterns. Marks appear with this name printed or impressed and often include late spode. Copeland continued to produce the most popular spode patterns. How do you date copeland spode china using pattern numbers. Blue room, another archive treasure, is an eclectic mix of distinctive motifs, patterns and intricate which we believe perfectly embodies spodes quintessential charm and timelessness. Spode s willow pattern and other designs after the chinese by robert copeland, pub. For instance, the letter j over the number 96 means the piece was made in january of 1896. If england is on the mark then it was manufactured after 1890.
As the principal reference work on this famous motif, this authoritative guide gives a detailed account of the willow pattern. Requests of london customers for replacements for their chinese. Spode pattern 341 sucrier with lid c1780 george iiirare, spode i collectible. Designsin 1784, spode began printing under the glaze in blue on earthenware. Buttercup by spode microwave cooking for one by marie t. The charm, functionality and strength of spode patterns is born out of a process that is as astonishing as the patterns. Patterns included in the exhibit that are not documented in the drakard. These books contain watercolour paintings of tens of thousands of patterns made from about 1800 up to the end of production at the church street factory. Spode china has been produced in staffordshire england since 1772, rescued in 2008 and now part of the portmeirion pottery group in 1867 the spode china companys official trade name was changed to wt copeland and sons, only reverting back to spode. Not all of the early pieces of copeland spode china are markedsome contain only a simple hand painted pattern number under the glaze. If you love parian ware already or want to know what it is and learn more about the production of the spode factory then have a look at my blog spode history as well as the p page here. Blue room, another archive treasure, is an eclectic mix of distinctive motifs, patterns and intricate which we believe perfectly embodies spode s quintessential charm and timelessness. Robert copelands volume, spodes willow pattern and other designs after the chinese, examines the influence of chinese porcelain on the english printed earthenware, porcelain, and bone china industries of the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Spode has had quite the trajectory since its 18thcentury start, and its china patterns.
Spode official usa site top quality dinnerware, cookware and gifts. Browse our great selection of spode dinnerware and dining collections. Details of this book can be found on the booklist on my spode. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Spode copeland, ausstellung 1965 catalog of the exhibition held may 20june 30 1966, in the stadtisches museum osnabruck. Without the gadrooned rim normally associated with this pattern.
This book is the spode christmas tree china, copeland spode italian pattern was produced by spode s partner took over 300 backstamps described. Feb 4, 2017 copeland spode backstamps 1847 to present. Using the spode archive and published books you can learn about the many. Spode copeland continental views yellow by englishtransferware the pattern is called continental views and was first produced in these plates date to about the and have a gadroon edge. Typically, coleman spode china products featured a pattern code that allowed customers to tell the year and month in which a. There have been over 300 recorded backstamps from about 1770 to the present and some representative marks are shown.
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