Spode Ironstone Dessert Dishes

Spode Ceramic Works
English

Set of eleven dessert dishes

Ca. 1815

Ironstone with hand-painted enamels and gilding

8 in. Dm x 1/2 in. H (20.3 cm Dm x 1.4 cm H)

$1,650.00

Josiah Spode II began producing stone china in 1813 as an alternative to porcelain. Stone china, also known as ironstone due to its hard and durable fabric, became famous for its porcelain-like greyish blue glaze and glassy surface. So popular was this new medium that Queen Charlotte purchased her own stone china service from Spode’s Portugal Street showroom. These dessert dishes are early examples of Spode Stone China; in 1822 the company introduced an improved body marketed as “New Stone,” and thereafter items were branded as such.

Josiah Spode II began producing stone china in 1813 as an alternative to porcelain. Stone china, also known as ironstone due to its hard and durable fabric, became famous for its porcelain-like greyish blue glaze and glassy surface. So popular was this new medium that Queen Charlotte purchased her own stone china service from Spode’s Portugal Street showroom. These dessert dishes are early examples of Spode Stone China; in 1822 the company introduced an improved body marketed as “New Stone,” and thereafter items were branded as such.

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Condition

Excellent overall. Light wear to some dishes commensurate with age and use. The plate with the most wear is pictured.

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Marks

Pattern number 2283 in iron red

SPODE hand-painted mark in iron red

Spode Stone China mark in underglaze blue

Excellent overall. Light wear to some dishes commensurate with age and use. The plate with the most wear is pictured.

For a detailed condition report, please contact us.

Pattern number 2283 in iron red

SPODE hand-painted mark in iron red

Spode Stone China mark in underglaze blue

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This item ships free to the continental US, and globally for a flat-rate fee of $150.

All objects are packed with utmost care by our team of expert fine art shippers. All items are shipped with parcel insurance.

For more information on our shipping policies, please visit our FAQ Page.

All of our objects look even more stunning in person!

However, in case you are not satisfied with your purchase, we are willing to accept returns.

For more information on our return policies, please visit our FAQ page.