Copeland Spode’s Italian Blue and White Tea Cup and Saucer

The Italian pattern by Copeland Spode is one of the most enduring and beloved designs in English ceramic history, and this tea cup and saucer is a classic example of the pattern at its finest, with the crisp blue transfer work and elegant tableware proportions that have made it a collector favourite for generations.

Featuring finely detailed blue transfer decoration with landscape scenes, floral borders and traditional English tableware styling, this Copeland Spode tea cup and saucer in the Italian pattern is a charming addition to blue and white ceramic collections, Spode displays and curated tea service groupings. The Copeland Spode mark places this piece in the earlier production period of the pattern, adding historical interest to its decorative appeal. The Italian pattern has been in continuous production since 1816, making early Copeland Spode examples particularly desirable to collectors who want to trace the pattern's history through its different production periods. This example is in visible condition as shown in the images, and pairs naturally with other Spode Italian pieces in this collection.

• Maker: Copeland Spode, England, Italian pattern
• Dimensions: 7 cm (H) x 14.5 cm (W, saucer)
• Condition: Visible condition as shown in images
• Features: Blue transfer-printed Italian pattern, landscape scene, floral border, tea cup and saucer set
• Period: Late 19th to 20th century
• SKU: SKU-00328

A classic piece for collectors of Copeland Spode. Pairs naturally with the Spode Blue Italian covered butter dish (SKU-00329), the W.T. Copeland Red Willow transferware plate, and the wider Blues and Whites collection.