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Spode Christmas Tree 12-Piece Dinnerware Set with Mugs, Service for 4 | 
| Brand: Spode
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $332.00
Buy New: $89.99
You Save: $242.01 (73%)
Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 742
Size: Christmas Tree 12-Piece Dinnerware Set with Mugs
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 10.9 x 8.5
MPN: 30CTR187
Model: 30CTR187
UPC: 092764301875
EAN: 0092764301875
ASIN: B000B4WST6
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | A great value set for Amazon customers. | | • | Decorated centrally with the famous original Spode Christmas Tree, and framed with a green band. | | • | Produced from a durable imperialware body which is both microwave and dishwasher safe. | | • | Helps to create a charming holiday table. | | • | Dinner Plates 10 inch, Salad Plates 8 inch, Mugs 9 ounce |
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Product Description
The world's most popular collectable holiday dinnerware! Decorated with a charming design which dates back to 1937 this charming pattern returns every year with old favorites and exciting new pieces. 12-piece set includes 4 dinner plates, 4 salad plates, and 4 mugs.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 Paint Issues November 30, 2008
On Thanksgiving we were shocked to open up our china storage cases and find that the green band on our Spode was chipping off. Mind you, these plates have been used only a few times over the past 12 years. We store them in cushioned cases, with bubble wrap between each plate. We have NEVER put them in the dishwasher. They have been treated and stored with great care as they were a gift from a deceased loved-one.
Now on Amazon, I see that there is a clear problem. Too many people are reporting paint failures for this to be caused by dishwashers or improper care. The people that have had their sets for 20+ years - obviously there was a time when Spode took great care to produce quality china. Today however, you never know what you will get. The Spode name is no longer necessarily a sign of quality.
What I am most surprised about is this comment on the Spode website: "Certain tableware patterns will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm." Certain? Which? The ones that are flaking apart on our holiday tables??
When lead paint chips/peels/flakes, lead dust can land anywhere. This is a serious health concern far more important than just our plates not looking good! E-mail Spode and let them know that this is unacceptable!
 Beautiful and Functional November 21, 2008
Purchased these last year and used them at Christmas. They made a gorgeous table setting and have not had any problems with them. They are very well made. I am buying another set so I can invite more guests!
 Not mama's heirlooms December 15, 2007
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
It is a shame when a respected English china company sells out local workers & moves production to Asia.
The 'new' china and flatware is ok for Xmas novelties, but the heirlooms passed down from mom to the kids is a thing of the past.
The sad part is (like another reviewer mentioned) the list prices for this Asian junk are pretty steep.
I suggest taking your chances buying the old English-made stuff on ebay & hoping it arrives as advertised. If successful you'll have 'the good stuff' instead of mass-produced, inferior quality nic-nacs.
Poor quality - made in Malaysia December 12, 2007
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
These are similar to my Spode Christmas Tree dishes made in England - but very poor quality. There are bubbles in the finish and very definite spots on the back of the dishes where the glaze did not cover the clay. Very very disappointing. If you are looking for a cute set to serve at Christmas, these might be fine, but if you are expecting real English Spode, then do not order these.
Cheap Quality--Made in Maylasia December 11, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I tried to rate this product on Macy's several days ago, where I stated that this product is made in Maylasia and for potential buyers to be aware of that, but they did not publish my review. So, do know that Macy's only posts reviews that help boost their sales. Kudos to Amazon for publishing our reviews!! So, do be aware that the Spode Christmas Tree pattern is no longer manufactured in England (like it was for the past 60 years) and now made strictly in China and Maylasia. Spode touts itself as being this great British company with a tradition of making fine china, but their objective is now to make as much money off of naive American consumers forsaking quality and tradition.
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