Rhododendron Fine China by Spode
Introduced in 1942, initially for the American market, Rhododendron is a multi-centered pattern with each piece having a different rhododendron spray outline printed and hand colored. The pattern was originated by Ronald Copeland, the then Managing Director of the company who was a great horticulturist and grower of Rhododendrons on his estate at Trelissick in Cornwall, as well as at his home in Colwich, Staffordshire. He would often bring specimens into the design studio for the artists to paint and record for later application to the china. Whilst the original few species were from Trelissick, many of the later studies were taken from examples at Bodnant Garden in Wales.
Spode's Rhododendron (Y6638) was retired in 1971. The gold trim on this pattern means it is not safe for use in the microwave. If you need replacement or additional pieces for your collection of Spode Rhododendron, 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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