Spode Teacup ~ Perfect for Thanksgiving
Everything about today’s lovely Spode teacup made me think of Thanksgiving. Let’s start with the original Instagram post, and I’ll tell you about it!
Teacup Tuesday 05 November 2019
On the blog for today’s Teacup Tuesday, we have a perfectly fall and Thanksgiving colored demitasse! It’s earthenware, so it’s a little more stout than our usual bone china, and I just love the colors. The last peach rose from our garden sets off the rust and blue. And the brick – as well as the fall leaves – add such a cozy feel for the season! This is another from the now famous Neighbor Collection, and wouldn’t it be beautiful for a Thanksgiving tablescape with peach and gold? Stop on over to the blog for more pictures and interesting info on this lovely cup. Just click the link in my profile or visit MANTELandTABLE.com. Happy Tuesday Everyone!
Extra Spode Teacup Tidbits
I’ve always loved the combination of rust and peach. And since we just happened to have one more peach rose in our garden, I picked it for this cup.
The first thing that leaped into my mind when I saw this lovely Spode teacup pattern, was what a beautiful tablescape it would make!
If I had a whole set of this china, I would use it for Thanksgiving. There isn’t any gold in the design, but I think it would look lovely with gold. How about a textured cream tablecloth, with gold chargers and flatware?
We’d have a rust colored transferware dinner plate, and we’d use this Spode pattern for the salad plate. Some gold-rimmed goblets, candles for flicker. But most of all, gorgeous centerpieces of peach roses and fall leaves! Ahh – I’m in heaven just thinking about it!
Manufacturer’s Info
This lovely Spode teacup pattern is really the offspring of one called “Buttercup,” above, which was like ours in design, only more blowsy. The colors were a gentle yellow and gold.
According to my research, Spode started producing the yellow pattern in about 1886, along with another similar pattern – number 2/4191. Instead of yellow and gold, this other pattern was blue and rust, and they tightened up the design a bit too. They called it “Mandalay,” and that’s the pattern we have here.
The backstamp on our teacup says Copeland Spode, which refers to a point when these two companies merged. I talked a bit about that history in this post. You can see the pattern name on the backstamp. I know I’ve said this before, but it’s worth repeating. It sure is helpful to a researcher when the pattern name and number are so easy to find!
There’s also an impressed date mark on the bottom of the saucer. You can barely see the 0 of “50” at the bottom left of the picture above. There’s an O above that, which means the saucer was made in October of 1950.
The shape style of our set is Chelsea Wicker, an earthenware, rather than a bone china material. You can see why they named it that – the ring of wicker around the outside of the pattern is particularly evocative.
If you want more Spode info, Pam Wolliscroft, a former curator of the Spode museum, writes a very informative and interesting blog. You can read more from her HERE.
Spode Teacup ~ Behind the Scenes
This cup so made me think of fall, that I just had to use leaves! Plus, as I mentioned, we had our one peach rose left, so those two made a great combination. The brick pillars on our porch worked for a backdrop, since they were the same color as some of the leaves.
And almost the same color as my pedicure! I just love the colors of fall wherever they are!
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Have a Lovely Teacup Tuesday!
Love this Spode set. The colors are so versatile. That little table with the marble top is the perfect setting for a gorgeous tea cup. Visiting from Tuesday Turn About. -Marie This Dear Casa
Hi Marie! Thanks! And I’m so happy you stopped by – don’t you love Tuesdsy Turn About? 💗 Hope we meet up over there again next time!
Hi Barbara! You’re welcome. It was my first time joining & I will definitely join again! I’ve had lots of nice interactions with the hosts & participants 😊 See you next time!
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Your tea vignette is perfect, Barbara!
I used to have a nice set of 6 ivory/white Spode teacups and saucers I sold years ago. I loved them but really only keeping sets of 8 now.
(At least prior to Covid and hosting no more tea parties now, sniff.)
Your set is gorgeous. You know how lovely rose gold flatware would be with that set? Oh it’d be gorgeous, wouldn’t it?
Hugs.
Oh now you’ve done it! I’m putting rose gold flatware at the top of my shopping list – wow! That WOULD be gorgeous!! 🙂 I would love to see your collections. Even though it sounds like you’re paring down, if your blog is anything to go by, you have some beautiful things! Thanks so much for stopping by Michele. Hope you’re doing well over there!
Love your beautiful Autumnal setting and the tea cup is so inviting. I want to have tea with you on your lovely porch on this wonderful Fall day.
Hi Kari! You just come right over and we’ll have it! 🙂 Wouldn’t that be fun? Someday I want to take a long road trip and visit all you teacup hosts! Hope you have a lovely Tuesday!
Okay, your pedicure photo made me laugh out loud… seriously. Love the teacup… now I will be on the lookout for one for my mom. 😉
Ha – that photo amused me too! 😉 I hope you find one for your mom – they can be tricky, but they’re out there! 🙂
I”d have a hard time just having one example of that pattern. Older china has so much prettier patterns than you encounter today. And knowing what it is lets you find more!
Hi Sandra! I know – I SO wished I had enough to set a table! You’re right about finding more, and I’m going to keep my eyes open. I have a couple places on my radar for old china – maybe I’ll get lucky one day! 😉 Thanks so much for stopping by – I hope you’re having a lovely fall!
What a pretty teacup! I can see this china pattern gracing a Thanksgiving table. It would be so pretty. I adore anything Spode. They have so many lovely patterns. Enjoy the rest of your week!
Hi Shannon! Yes, your IG looked like you love beautiful china. What a gorgeous collection you have – I love your Imari! 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by! 💗
I love hearing about the history of your china sets, so very cool. Happy Wednesday Barbara
Hi Denise! So glad you like it too – I’m getting way more into it than I thought I would – it’s just so fascinating! Happy Wednesday to you too! 🙂
What a beautiful china set! Love the pattern and the navy and red!
It’s so pretty!
Happy day friend!
karianne
Isn’t it wonderful? I’m so lucky to have such a generous neighbor! 🙂 I’d sure love to find some place settings of this pattern – I love it too. Thanks so much for stopping by, KariAnne, and Happy Day back to you! 💗