Spode Christmas Tree 5-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 1

by Royal Worcester

Product Features

• 5-piece dinnerware set, service for 1
• 1 each: 10-1/2-inch dinner plate; 7-3/4-inch salad plate; 6-1/4-inch bread-and-butter plate; 5-1/2-inch saucer; 7-ounce tea cup
• Crafted of durable milk-white earthenware with rich green banding
• Seasonal pattern depicts a decorated Christmas tree, colorful gifts, and holiday greens
• Safe for use in the microwave and dishwasher

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 10.9 x 4.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000CFLK3
• Item model number: 4300021
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,877 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Dating back to 1938, Spode Christmas Tree dinnerware creates an air of gentle merriment with an image of a lovingly decorated evergreen. In this five-piece place setting, the tree is repeated in careful detail on every piece. Its bright colors, festive ornaments, old-fashioned presents, and charming Santa figure are both cheering and enduring. Sprigs of holly and mistletoe and wide green banding form tasteful accents. Service for one, this set includes a 10-1/2-inch dinner plate, a 7-3/4-inch salad plate, a 6-1/4-inch bread and butter plate, a 5-1/2-inch saucer, and a 7-ounce teacup. Each piece is crafted from durable earthenware that is safe in the microwave and dishwasher. Christmas Tree accessories and oven-to-table serving pieces are also available. --Emily Bedard

What’s in the Box
1 place setting. Each place setting consists of: 10-1/2-inch dinner plate; 7-3/4-inch salad plate; 6-1/4-inch bread and butter plate; 5-1/2-inch saucer; 7-ounce teacup. 5 pieces total.

Product Description

Spode Christmas Tree is an invitation to a charming table that becomes a family tradition as your collection and memories grow. The Spode Christmas Tree 5 Piece Place Setting includes a 10- 1/2 Inch Dinner Plate, 7- 3/4 Inch Salad Plate, 6- 1/4 Inch Bread and Butter Plate, 7oz Tea cup and 5- 1/2 Inch Tea saucer.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A big disappointment, May 7, 2004

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J. Newman (St. Charles, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spode Christmas Tree 5-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 1 (Kitchen)

My wife received some Spode Christmas dishes as a gift from her mother, and bought some more on her own, and we've been VERY disappointed with them. We've had repeated problems with the painted trim and designs flaking off. We've returned some of it for replacement, but the replacements have had the same problem so we finally gave up. Everything we own has been hand-washed and handled very gently -- even though they claim it's dishwasher-safe, I wouldn't DARE put it in the dishwasher given our experience. They're beautiful when new, but they just don't hold up to even gentle use. Caveat emptor!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The Green Paint Flakes off, September 29, 2004

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Anne Boiscliar-fahey "Love to Cook" (St. Paul, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spode Christmas Tree 5-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 1 (Kitchen)

I too have a collection of the Spode Christmas Tree pattern and the green paint has chipped off of several of the dishes. I returned them and vowed never to put one in the dishwasher, which I haven't and the new ones have the same problem. With very careful care, hand washing, drying etc. the green trim continues to flake off. I have given up on this pattern and am now collecting the Lenox "Holly" Pattern,

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Paint Issues, November 30, 2008

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Snookfish (Seattle, Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spode Christmas Tree 5-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 1 (Kitchen)

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!

12/29/08 Follow-up: We had lead testing done on these plates, and they WERE VERY positive. They were made in England, early 1990's. Spode has offered to replace them, but I don't want them in my home.