Spode Christmas Tree Rectangular Handled Dish
A holiday favorite since its introduction in 1938, Spode's Christmas Tree pattern is their most well known and widely collected holiday pattern. Evoking the holidays with a traditional evergreen, the pattern creates a warm, folksy Christmas feel that families will look forward to year after year and hold dearly in their memories for generations. The trademark tree, seemingly decorated by young hands and ringed with brightly wrapped presents underneath, stands cheerily in the center of every piece. Charming, crafty decorations encircle the tree and Santa himself--bag slung over his shoulder--stands at the top. For collecting fun, Spode adds new accessories to the pattern every year, allowing a cherished holiday tradition to grow with time. Match any piece to other items in the collection for seasonal dining merriment.A Christmas casserole or several crabs would look tasty in this shallow rectangular dish, which comes complete with handles for easy carrying. The dish is 15-inches long and 11-3/4-inches wide and is white with the pattern's calling-card Christmas tree design inside at the center; other decorative elements include alternating sprigs of mistletoe and holly, and the edges are circled in a rich green border, creating a simple and vibrant holiday look. Made in England of Imperialware, Spode's high-quality earthenware, it's safe for the oven, dishwasher, freezer, and microwave. Place in a cold oven and heat gradually up to 100 degrees C (about 200 F); if using the dishwasher, contact Spode for a list of recommended detergents. Spode provides a 1-year warranty against defects for its products and gift boxes this item for easy giving.--Jeff Dalto