Copeland Spode appears on some pieces of nineteenth-century English porcelain. Josiah Spode established a pottery at Stoke-on-Trent, England, in 1770. In 1833, the firm was purchased by William Copeland and Thomas Garrett and the mark was changed to Copeland Spode.
When did Copeland become Spode?
The firm remained in the Copeland family until 1966. The Spode brand name was used alongside the Copeland name throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, often styled 'Copeland late Spode'. In 1970 to commemorate the founder the company name was changed to Spode.
How do you know if Spode is real?
If you are unsure about the authenticity of a piece, it can be best to seek expert support.
- This is an early painted backstamp c1807. ...
- This marking is a printed backstamp c1835-45. ...
- This backstamp was used from c1880. ...
- Moving forward to 1970, the brand name reverted back to Spode.
