{"product_id":"c-1850-copeland-spode-imari-earthenware-hand-painted-complete-tea-service","title":"c. 1850 Copeland 'Spode' Imari Earthenware Hand-Painted Complete Tea Service","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectacularly rare and exceptionally beautiful, this complete English Copeland Spode hand-painted earthenware Imari tea service is presented in one of Spode’s most prized and recognizable Japan patterns, commonly referred to by collectors as the “Fence” pattern (Pattern No. 967).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe set includes a cabaret \/ déjeuner (vanity) tray, teapot, lidded sugar bowl, creamer, and two cups with accompanying saucers, forming a highly desirable and unusually complete service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cabaret tray retains its original handwritten parcels-post owner’s label dated 1879, a remarkable survival that provides rare period documentation and firmly anchors the set to the late Victorian era, making this example particularly special and exceedingly uncommon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent antique condition. Free from chips, cracks, or repairs, with only the most minimal and expected age-appropriate wear to gilding. Overall, the set presents in exceptionally well-preserved, near-pristine condition, especially notable for a service of this age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabaret tray measures approximately 12.25” W x 7.5” D x 1.25” H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccompanying pieces are proportionate and consistent with formal Victorian tea services.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eERA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1879 (Late Victorian period)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate supported by the retained original parcels-post label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMATERIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-painted earthenware with gilt detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMAKER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopeland Spode, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece bears an impressed “Copeland” mark consistent with late 19th-century production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martingale East","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362580283636,"sku":null,"price":2850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/6782\/9748\/files\/3fde947d-il_fullxfull.7554029056_939o.jpg?v=1767290434","url":"https:\/\/martingaleeast.com\/products\/c-1850-copeland-spode-imari-earthenware-hand-painted-complete-tea-service","provider":"Martingale East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}