Circa 1815 Early Spode Ironstone Imari Dessert Dish Set- 11 Pieces

Description

A set of 11 Imari style ironstone dessert dishes, made by Spode circa 1815.

Josiah Spode II began producing stone … more A set of 11 Imari style ironstone dessert dishes, made by Spode circa 1815.

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.

Dishes are marked with pattern number 2283 in iron red and feature the printed Spode Stone China mark in underglaze blue.

Dimensions: 8 in. Dm x 1/2 in. H (20.3 cm Dm x 1.4 cm H)
Condition: Excellent overall. Light wear to some enamels and gilding on dishes commensurate with age and use. The plates with the least and most amounts of wear are pictured. less