Willow by Spode
The Willow pattern was developed around 1790 by Josiah Spode from an original Chinese pattern called Mandarin. The pattern has been extremely popular ever since its introduction although the legend attached to it is doubtful. Many similar patterns were produced in the late 1700s and early 1800s by several different manufacturers. In the late 18th/early 19th century any blue printed design imitating Chinese porcelain was often described as Willow. The main features of the true Willow pattern are the willow tree, the bridge with three persons crossing it, the boat, the main teahouse, the two birds and the fence in the foreground of the garden. There is apparently no Chinese pattern which contains all the features of the standard Willow pattern. Three different versions were produced in the early Spode period with differences in the engraving technique and the colors of blue used. In the 1990s, Willow was reintroduced as part of the Blue Room collection.
Spode Willow is no longer being produced. If you need replacement or additional pieces for your collection of Spode Willow, monitor this page on a weekly basis for new listings.
If the item you are looking for is not listed, then bookmark this page and check back each week!
Eventually, your item should show up for sale.
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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