Product Description As individual hors d' ouerve or as a bread and butter plate to complement the place setting, the set of 4 party plates will come in handy throughout the holiday season. Start your holiday tradition with one of Spode's most popular patterns. Spode Christmas Tree depicts the classic design of a decorated tree, crowned by Father Christmas with a bag of goodies. Practical and beautiful, the set of 4 party plates are made of high quality earthenware. Made in England. Gift boxed. Amazon.com 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. Hors d'oeuvres will look and taste even better during holiday gatherings when served on these party plates. The set includes 4 of the delightful plates, each with a diameter of 6 inches. The plates are white with the pattern's calling-card Christmas tree design at center; the rim of the plate is kissed with alternating mistletoe and holly, and the edges, which form an octagon and are slightly scalloped, are circled in a rich green border, creating a simple and vibrant holiday look. The dishes are made in England of Imperialware, Spode's high-quality earthenware, and are safe for the oven, dishwasher, freezer, and microwave. Place in a cold oven and heat gradually up to 100 degrees C (about 200 degrees F); if using the dishwasher, contact Spode for a list of recommended detergents. For convenient gift-giving, the dishes come in a handsome gift box. --Jeff Dalto