Set of 6 Vintage 9 1/2" Copeland Spode Tower U.K. Luncheon Plates old backstamp

Name: Set of 6 Vintage 9 1/2" Copeland Spode Tower U.K. Luncheon Plates old backstamp
Brand: Spode Copeland
SKU: 168326192101
Price: 38.00 USD
Availability: InStock

USD 38.00

Condition: Used

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View Set of 6 Vintage 9 1/2" Copeland Spode Tower U.K. Luncheon Plates old backstamp with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. While Spode's formal dating system usually involves an impressed letter over two digits (like "O “ “10” for October 1910), "o” as a standalone or dash-enclosed character within the oval backstamp often appears on pieces from the interwar period (1920s-1930s), which is present on these bowls. The provenance of these Vintage Copeland Spode Pink Tower 9 1/2” luncheon plates is rooted in the rich history of the Spode factory in Stoke-on-Trent, England, where the iconic Tower pattern has been in production for over 200 years. While the pattern was first introduced in blue around 1814, the Pink (or Red) version was specifically developed in approximately 1923 to appeal to the United States market.  Key Provenance Indicators • Origin & Inspiration: The central scene depicts the Ponte Salaro (Bridge of Salaro) near Rome, derived from an illustration in the 1796-1798 book Views of Rome and its Vicinity by Merigot. • The "Copeland" Era: The presence of the "Copeland" name on the backstamp indicates production between 1847 and 1970, a period when the Copeland family owned the factory outright. • Gadroon Shape: These luncheon plates typically feature a "Gadroon" edge (see close-up picture) —a ruffled, scalloped design based on Georgian silver patterns—which became a staple of the Tower line in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.  Identifying the Age via Backstamp The backstamp on these 9 1/2” luncheon plates”  is the most critical tool for narrowing down their exact decade of manufacture:  • Older Backstamp (Circa 1920s–1950s): Often features an oval hallmark or the name "Copeland Spode's Tower England" in a specific vintage font. Experts can categorize these as the "Older" version, typically produced from 1920 onwards. Rarity and Condition • Material: Most Pink Tower plates are made of earthenware (often referred to as "Fine Stone" or "Imperial") rather than bone china, giving them a sturdy, slightly creamier base. • Wear: Common for this provenance are signs of age such as crazing (fine web-like lines in the glaze) and minor utensil marks, which are expected in authentic vintage sets. NOTE: two of the plates have a small chip on the bottom-side rim; one has a faint crack that does NOT show on the colored side. [See photos] Provenance Breakdown • The "-o -" Mark: In the Spode oval backstamp (often featuring, as with these 9 1/2” luncheon plates,  the words “Copeland Spode's Tower England,”  small dashes or numbers flanking a central figure were sometimes used as factory internal codes. While Spode's formal dating system usually involves an impressed letter over two digits (like "O “ “10” for October 1910), "o” as a standalone or dash-enclosed character within the oval backstamp often appears on pieces from the interwar period (1920s-1930s), which is present on these bowls. • The Gadroon Embedded Mark: This feathered, ruffled mark is inspired by Georgian silver designs. While Spode began using the Gadroon for the Tower pattern in blue around 1894, the Pink version specifically debuted in 1923 for the U.S. market. Your 9 1/2” luncheon plates represent this classic 20th-century aesthetic. • Manufacturing Era: These are classified as "Older Backstamp" pieces by experts at sites like Replacements, Ltd. and Chinasearch .This specific oval mark was largely retired or updated after 1954, meaning these bowls are at least 70 years old, but perhaps manufactured even earlier, in the 1920s & 1930s Condition: Used. Category: Pottery & Glass › Decorative Cookware, Dinnerware & Serveware › Plates. Brand: Spode Copeland.