As a long-time Spode Blue Italian fan, I was very excited when I found these bowls on sale. My excitement turned to dismay when I opened the box. Despite the fact that Amazon specifically advertised these bowls as "Made in England" they are clearly labeled as "Made in Malaysia" -- so they are slightly thicker porcelain than those you may previously own from England. They do not stack consistently with the better-made English Spode counterparts. But, the difference in porcelain quality was not the worst part. A quick glance at the design made it obvious why these are on sale. They are clearly DEFECTIVE. Spode is made with a handplaced design that is then engraved onto the porcelain. Apparently in the move to Malaysia, the artisans haven't quite perfected their craft, because these bowls all feature the lovely Spode design decidedly OFFCENTER on the bowl. It looks quite awful. My new set of bowls will be returned. I am very disappointed in this purchase.Product Description
One of the classic tableware patterns, Blue Italian has been in continuous production since 1816. Perfectly framed by the 18th Century Chinese border, the central scene of the Italian ruins from a late 17th Century drawing, each piece still requires the most skilled hand engraving to create its remarkable sense of space and style.The Blue Italian Liverpool Jug Large Size 7- 1/2 inches is perfect for everyday use and will be cherished for years to come! Made of high-quality earthenware.
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