Chelsea Bird by Spode
The basic design of the "disheveled bird standing on a rock" is derived from a Chelsea porcelain original from the mid-18th century. Later versions were also known under different names including Blackbird, Pink Bird and Rock Bird. The variations would be that the pattern was on a different shape or finished in a different way.
Several monochrome versions of the pattern were produced with different names. Rock Bird was available in pink and green, as well as on an ivory earthenware on Marlborough shape. A green version was produced as Chelsea Bird. Confusingly the pattern produced in pink was also sometimes called Black Bird. A slide-off transfer version on earthenware was introduced in 1971 and discontinued in 1993. A version of Chelsea Bird on Stafford shape in china with number Y8555 was introduced in 1989. A gold trimmed version was produced from 2002 to 2006.
Spode Chelsea Bird is no longer being produced. Versions of this pattern that are trimmed with gold are not safe for use in the microwave. If you need replacement or additional pieces for your collection of Spode Chelsea Bird, monitor this page on a weekly basis for new listings.
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When it comes to finding Spode that is difficult to find in stores near you, one of your best resources for acquiring the items you want are sites like Amazon, Etsy, Replacements and eBay, where there are a lot of wonderful finds still in the original boxes. We all receive those odd items as gifts that we have no need for and never use. Yet, one person's junk could be exactly the treasure you want.
Please Note: Not all Spode is safe for use in the microwave. Patterns with gold or platinum decorations around the rim should not be used in your microwave because microwaves can not pass through metal. If in doubt, use this simple test: Is this Utensil Safe for the Microwave?
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