SPODE BLUE GEORGIAN PLATES. A unique set of six plates featuring designs replicated from the hand engraved copper originals all done in the famous Spode blue and white.Six popular designs from Spode's archive of copper plate engravings -- Botanical, Floral, Girl at Well, Rome, Willow, and Woodman. Josiah Spode's reputation was initially secured in the 18th century by the perfection of underglaze printing on earthenware from hand-engraved copper plates. These designs have now become some of the most collectible and sought after in the history of ceramics.