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| |  | Spode Dinnerware | Home » » » Spode Christmas Tree 5-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 1 | | | | | | | 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. | | | 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 Length:
| 11.6 inches | | Product Width:
| 10.9 inches | | Product Height:
| 4.1 inches | | Package Length:
| 13.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 11.7 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 4.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 12 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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36 of 37 found the following review helpful:
 A big disappointmentMay 07, 2004
By J. Newman
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!
17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
The Green Paint Flakes offSep 29, 2004
By Anne Boiscliar-fahey
"Love to Cook"
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,
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Paint IssuesNov 30, 2008
By Snookfish
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.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Chipping Paint problemDec 22, 2004
By L. Sullivan
I have been collecting this pattern for 30 years and I have many of the plates and cups with the chipped paint as well.
Old ones, new ones.....drives me crazy. I have too much invested in them to not use anymore.
Very frustrating.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Not Your Mother's Spode Christmas TreeDec 08, 2007
By M. Howell
"likes good things"
I started collecting this pattern about 3 years ago because several of my family members have had it and I have always loved it because it is such a Christmas classic. I love the pieces I purchased a few years ago. But BEWARE, this pattern is no longer made in England, but now made in Malaysia. I just returned from Macy's where I was planning on purchasing many more pieces. I picked up a plate today at Macy's and noted that it seemed cheap, so I turned it over and it read "Made in Malaysia". Every single plate, mug, bowl at Macy's was marked "Made in Malaysia." The prices have stayed the same, but the quality has plummeted big time on this. I'm very sad and plan on getting rid of my entire collection and starting over with something made of better quality.
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