{"product_id":"antique-copeland-spode-spodes-aster-soup-cup-saucer-set-c-1890","title":"Antique Copeland Spode 'Spode's Aster' Soup Cup \u0026 Saucer Set, c.1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the real deal. Not \"attributed to\" anyone — this is a fully stamped, fully documented \u003cstrong\u003eCopeland Spode\u003c\/strong\u003e piece, pattern name and everything: \u003cem\u003e\"Spode's Aster\"\u003c\/em\u003e. Stoke-on-Trent's finest, circa 1890, and it looks like it just came out of the cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two-handled soup cup sits on its matching saucer like it owns the place. The \u003cstrong\u003eSpode's Aster\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern is a riot of colour — deep crimson chrysanthemums with yellow centres, trailing purple asters, and lush green foliage that wraps all the way around both pieces. The ivory ground is rich and warm, and the scalloped edges are crisp. No chips, no cracks, no crazing. Mint condition after 130+ years. Respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCopeland Spode\u003c\/strong\u003e backstamp is clearly printed on the base of the cup, confirming both maker and pattern name. This is a collector's piece that also happens to be completely usable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copeland Spode, Stoke-on-Trent, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spode's Aster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1890\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCup dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 × 12.5 × 5 cm (incl. handles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaucer diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 415g (set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint — no chips, cracks, or crazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cup \u0026amp; saucer set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWARNING: Serving soup in this cup will make your guests feel like they've been invited to a Victorian country house weekend. Maison de L'oro accepts no responsibility for any subsequent pressure to also produce finger sandwiches, a string quartet, or a butler named Jenkins.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison de L'oro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53501727441239,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/4388\/5911\/files\/20260417-145916.jpg?v=1778266034","url":"https:\/\/maisondeloro.com\/products\/antique-copeland-spode-spodes-aster-soup-cup-saucer-set-c-1890","provider":"Maison de L'oro ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}