Spode has been a prolific producer of lovely ceramics since 1776, when the original company was incorporated. I have a lot of their wares, from antiques, to vintage, to the very modern.
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- Partial Service
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- Dinner Plate
I’ve long loved a particular pattern of theirs, Chanticleer, but it’s scarcer than hen’s teeth, as the saying goes. The blue pebbled background and the vivid colours of the rooster and flowers is very appealing. I have only a small plate, cup, creamer and sugar bowl in the pattern and have been eagerly looking for more pieces on eBay and the like, so far without luck. The partial service in the gallery above was sold at auction in Tunbridge Wells, England some time ago. Grrrrr. If only I’d known at the time…
Although thwarted in my acquisition of Chanticleer, I was very pleased to find these 10 dinner plates in a similar pattern at Elise Abrams Antiques. It doesn’t seem to have a name, so we just call it “Spode All Over Green”. The featured birds are peacocks, I believe, and the styling of the peonies renders this pattern a bit more exotic than the more down to earth Chanticleer, with its humble rooster.
The multiple colours of the pattern offers lots of choice in styling the table. In this instance, I chose to focus on the clear pink of the peonies on the plate, which was echoed in the tulips as centrepieces.
The green glasses are Colonial Dame by Fostoria. The robust emerald green is very striking and has proved surprisingly versatile. I’ve ended up using it a lot in styling tables this spring.
The “nest” napkin rings from Ballard Designs carried on with the bird theme.
The salt cellar, featuring a dog carrying buckets, is also from Ballard Designs. It has to be a golden retriever, don’t you think? I couldn’t resist!
And of course, the tulips. I can’t wait for spring. It’s coming! It was 55 degrees F here this week in Ontario. Unheard of, and very, very welcome.
I’m sharing this post with Between Naps on the Porch.
Your tablescape is absolutely gorgeous! The plates you found are almost identical to the Spode chanticleer ones. They are so pretty. I love all of the gorgeous color, and I adore both roosters and birds. Your tulips are lovely, and they are the perfect finishing touch to your beautiful table! I hope that enjoy your your day and have a wonderful weekend!!!
Well, you’ve set another warm & inviting table Helen. I’m crushing on the greens for spring & this Spode pattern is so pretty & your glasses are perfect. Pink tulips are one of my very favorite flowers,
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Cindee
Such lovely comments, Cindee. Thanks so much. I’m very glad you’ve joined us at Entertablement!
Such a lovely spring table! I really like the pinks and greens.
Thanks, Joy!
Your table is beautiful. Those plates were a wonderful find.
Thanks so much!
Helen love your table. Your plates are so unique and pretty.
I have a question , would you mind sending me a close up of your glasses. I thought that the green glassware I have are Burple-Green by Anchor Hocking, I will like to compare to see the difference. They look so similar but I can’t see the details on yours. I have collected the green glassware for years and have several of all six sizes.
Thanks Cathy
Hi Cathy. I looked up both the Burple-Green by Anchor Hocking http://www.replacements.com/webquote/ahcburg.htm and Colonial Dame by Fostoria http://www.replacements.com/webquote/foscodg.htmon Replacements. Wow! They’re amazingly similar to my eye. You might want to check out the detailed drawings of each one, to see if you can spot any differences. Maybe the Colonial Dame is a darker green?
Those Green dishes are beautiful. How nice that you found them.