Perhaps more than any other pattern, Spode blue Italian has been the standard of tableware collections. Prized by admirers the world over, blue Italian was made possible by Josiah Spode's perfection of blue under-glaze printing in 1784. Now featured on an entire collection of microwave and dishwasher safe, giftware and decorative accessories, the intricate tapestry of scenes and figures shows remarkable depth and detail. Its timeless artistry has been treasured for nearly 200 years and will continue to enchant for generations to come.