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Spode Christmas Tree 12-Piece Dinnerware Set with Mugs, Service for 4
The world's most popular collectable holiday dinnerware! Decorated with a charming design which dates back to 1937 this charming pattern returns every year with old favorites and exciting new pieces. 12-piece set includes 4 dinner plates, 4 salad plates, and 4 mugs.
Spode Christmas Tree 12-Piece Dinnerware Set with Mugs, Service for 4 Accessories
 Spode Christmas Tree Wine Goblets, Set of 4
Spode Christmas Tree Pedestal Goblets, Set of 4
Spode Christmas Tree Highball Glasses, Set of 4
Spode Christmas Tree Rectangular Platter
Spode Christmas Tree Glass Pitcher
Spode Christmas Tree 3-Piece Hostess Set
Spode Christmas Tree Napkin Rings, Set of 4
Spode Christmas Tree 3-Piece Tea Set
Spode Christmas Tree Double Old Fashioned Glasses, Set of 4
Spode Christmas Tree Cereal Bowl
Spode Christmas Tree 12-Piece Dinnerware Set with Mugs, Service for 4 Reviews
These wonderful Spode Christmas plates were the finishing touch to my Christmas table. This dinnerware is the real thing, at a fraction of the price. Thank goodness I ordered them. At first I was hesitant to buy them because the price was so much less than I had paid for the other dishes in my collection.
Amazon has a very good price for this set. Nothing will ever say "Christmas" to me like the classic Spode Christmas Tree china. That being said, the front of the plate looks good, and 99% of people aren't going to flip it over and inspect the back. These are made in Malaysia, and the quality of the glazing (especially on the back of the plates) is of significantly lower quality than the English version. It's definitely more economical that purchasing individual pieces or place settings. Unfortunately, the old English-made Spode Christmas tree is no longer available. It's a classic and timeless design.
12/29/08 Update: We had these plates tested for lead and they were VERY positive. The people that have had their sets for 20+ years - obviously there was a time when Spode took great care to produce quality china. The Spode name is no longer necessarily a sign of quality. Today however, you never know what you will get. This is a serious health concern far more important than just our plates not looking good. Spode has offered to replace them, but I don't want them in my home. On Thanksgiving we were shocked to open up our china storage cases and find that the green band on our Spode was chipping off.
We have NEVER put them in the dishwasher. Too many people are reporting paint failures for this to be caused by dishwashers or improper care. E-mail Spode and let them know that this is unacceptable. Now on Amazon, I see that there is a clear problem. We store them in cushioned cases, with bubble wrap between each plate.
If you already own them, please at least do a cheap home test kit before you let children use them. Which. Mind you, these plates have been used only a few times over the past 12 years. What I am most surprised about is this comment on the Spode website: "Certain tableware patterns will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm." Certain. Ours were made in England, early 1990's. The ones that are flaking apart on our holiday tables.
When lead paint chips/peels/flakes, lead dust can land anywhere. They have been treated and stored with great care as they were a gift from a deceased loved-one.
I am buying another set so I can invite more guests. They made a gorgeous table setting and have not had any problems with them. They are very well made. Purchased these last year and used them at Christmas.
It is a shame when a respected English china company sells out local workers & moves production to Asia. If successful you'll have 'the good stuff' instead of mass-produced, inferior quality nic-nacs. 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. 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.
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