Spode Christmas Tree 12-Piece Dinnerware Set with Mugs, Service for 4 | 
 enlarge | Brand: Spode
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $332.00
Buy New: $99.95
You Save: $232.05 (70%)
New (4) from $99.95
Rating:  15 reviews
Size: Christmas Tree 12-Piece Dinnerware Set with Mugs
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 10.9 x 8.5
Legal Disclaimer: Sale Ends: 12-20-2008. You may return or exchange merchandise purchased from Macy's @ Amazon by mail only. This item was previously identified in error as a clearance item. The price listed is the correct current price.
MPN: 30CTR187
Model: 30CTR187
UPC: 092764301875
EAN: 0092764301875
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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 10 more reviews...
 The Finishing Touch December 28, 2008
VegasKP (Las Vegas, NV USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
These wonderful Spode Christmas plates were the finishing touch to my Christmas table. At first I was hesitant to buy them because the price was so much less than I had paid for the other dishes in my collection. Thank goodness I ordered them! This dinnerware is the real thing, at a fraction of the price!
 Classic Design, Good Price, Poor Quality Glazing December 5, 2008
brandonsg1 (Waco, Texas USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Nothing will ever say "Christmas" to me like the classic Spode Christmas Tree china. It's a classic and timeless design.
Amazon has a very good price for this set. It's definitely more economical that purchasing individual pieces or place settings.
Unfortunately, the old English-made Spode Christmas tree is no longer available. These are made in Malaysia, and the quality of the glazing (especially on the back of the plates) is of significantly lower quality than the English version. That being said, the front of the plate looks good, and 99% of people aren't going to flip it over and inspect the back.
 Paint Issues November 30, 2008
Snookfish (Seattle, Washington)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
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 Update: We had these plates tested for lead and they were VERY positive. Ours were made in England, early 1990's. Spode has offered to replace them, but I don't want them in my home. If you already own them, please at least do a cheap home test kit before you let children use them.
Beautiful and Functional November 21, 2008
rs (ga)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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
tootsie (USA)
13 out of 14 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.
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