Is My Spode China English or Not? The Fine China Man

Just tell them "Not as advertised" and you can return it.

I just want English!

I have one given to me from 1994. Serial # 333723 says Copeland Spode’s Italian England.
Do you know how much it is worth? It has gold trim.

Will you PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE answer a more specific question for me? 🙏🏻 Spode’s Christmas Tree pattern - there are backplates that clearly say “Made in England.” But there are other backplates that just say “England” under the word Spode. Were those not made in England and use of the word England in that case only refers to Spode being an English company? Or were those also made in England, even though they don’t say “Made in?” Tricky business! I’m trying to quickly make a purchase decision and can’t find the answer anywhere! I hope you can read this and respond speedily. Thank you!

a man I could love.

Sounds like a bait and switch. He should return it for a refund.

I need to find information on a piece of grimwade that I have no idea about

If it's made in China it will not be anywhere near the quality of UK made.
Worthless rubbish.
I have a deep knowledge of ceramics, lived in Stoke on Trent for 55years

I just bought a Spode Jewel Copeland Heath and Rose cake plate. I can't seem to find another one online. suggestions?

Dear fine ChinaMan, I just received some Spode Christmass Tress Mugs. They are made in China and they are very different from the English ones. They look very cheap, the picture is dark and looks very different in color and shape. Is it possible that Spode produces the mugs in china in such an unperfected way? or might it be a plagiat? Thank you Julia

That means spode from China it's fake?

That’s is means spode from china?

Thank you!

Very precise information and answered my question perfectly. Thank you!

Just starting collecting Spode, starting with Woodland, which is addicting. I am glad I ran across this!

I have to agree with you. . . when it comes to comparing porcelain being made in England and then being manufactured in China, there is a noticeable difference. If there wasn't, why do the potters pretend it's still English by attaching "England" to the back of the plate and not adding "Made in China".
That in itself speaks volumes. While in various china shops I have run across the odd sticker on the back of some pieces indicating "Made in China" however, we all know a sticker is meant to be removed. I am very loyal to English porcelain and have sets made by Royal Doulton, Aynsley, Minton and Wedgwood--all made in England, I might add. I also have a wonderful set of Palatial Platinum by Mikasa that was made in Thailand. It's a nice quality set and I like the shape of the pieces. Sometimes that can be a turn-off even when you like the pattern. If anyone happens to have that set (either in silver or gold), google images for the torch on the Statue of Liberty. The cresting around the torch is the same as the band around the plate. I accidently
stumbled upon that years after having the set and it validated my attachment as to why I was drawn to the pattern. Thanks again for a great video.
Darryl

SPODE!!!!

Hi thank you for your helpful video. I recently acquired Copeland Spode Luneville plates made in England. Can you offer any information on this style or direct me in that regard?

I appreciate your effort to try to shed light on the issue of where dinnerware is actually produced, however the issue is much more complex than you propose in your video. There are many different versions of back stamps from Spode, depending on both where it was made and what material was used for the body. Many versions are either definitively English or definitively off shore production, but some are very ambiguous. Your assertion that the Chinese piece in your video is of lesser quality is simply not true. Yes, it is different from the old English production, but it is opinion, not fact, that the quality is less. The reason for the difference in the shade of white is lead in the glaze. English production still used lead based glazes that would not pass current USA import requirements. Chinese production eliminated all lead from the glazes. Does lead make for a higher quality piece?

I have learned a lot about Copeland Spode while on my search for information on my tower pattern turkey platter. But I have found nothing on my platter. It is very large Copeland Spode Tower Pink/Red. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for explaining such fine differences between English and Chinese pottery. I am very interested to learn about the perforated meat drainer plates from Spode and Stafforshire and was hoping you could do a video on it or just explain here itself. I understand that the juices were collected in another plate below the perforated plate. Why have these drainers been discontinued and what is their modern equivalent ? Does anyone still make these strainers ? how were so many holes made ? was it made one by one manually or some block punching was used ? Do you know any video link that shows the making of these plates, specially the holes. Were these drainers made only in England or in China too ? Did the Chinese also use such drainers ? I appreciate anything you can tell me on this. Thanks :-)

I hope you can help me with identifying my pieces. I have some cups and saucers with green writing on the bottom Spode Copelands China England the number 12 and then ys8688 on the bottom of each piece. The artwork consist of green vines and red berries along the inner rim of the cup and saucer with gold trim along the top and bottom edges. I am trying to get a handle on the age and value of these pieces. Thanks

how many plates can be safely stacked to avoid cracking?

I would appreciate any info you have on RCD Old Imari. I have been buying pieces from ebay for about 2 years... All the pieces I have are from 1960-1992 or so. I was at an antique show and overheard someone say that Old Imari is no longer ALL hand painted? I am correct that Old Imari us handpainted.. not transfer ware. Is there a "cut off date" for good/better/best RCD Old Imari? Any info would be much appreciated.

Never believe what a dealer tells you.  Shows you and English piece then switches it for a Chinese piece.  You were conned, scammed, robbed.

I have 2 bread and butter plates in blue, that I bought at Marshall's a few years ago for something like $2 each, and have been on the lookout for more.   These are stamped "Made in England", and I am happy about that.   I wish more pieces were available.

What pattern is the china behind you ?

Very useful. Please post more.

I have a plate that says "Spode's Camilla Copeland England with an imprint of Copeland underneath. Do you know if this was Made in England and what it's date is?