Description: In June 1930, the University of Chicago Magazine notified the alumni of the creation of a special set of Spode dinner plates featuring views of twelve of the University's Gothic buildings. The plates were to be manufactured by Copeland & Sons, in a run of three hundred sets. As appropriate for the Grey City, the Spode plates were to be produced in a "soft grey" tone, with a border of Gothic arches, ornamented at three points by the image of Douglas Hall, the original home of the Old University of Chicago at 35th and Cottage Grove. The plates were obviously inspired by the "Eastern universities," that had already issued similar sets celebrating their own campuses, but the Alumni council also hoped to capitalize on the enthusiasm for the University's recently completed Gothic quadrangles. By November 1930 the Magazine was able to announce that 515 orders had already been received, and the order from the manufacturer had been increased to 600 sets. Alumni interest continued to grow, and in January 1931the Alumni council again increased the size of the run, this time to 1490 sets in total. There are no chips or cracks. Some light surface scratches and the Billings Hospital plate has crazing on the back. These are in very good to excellent condition. Beautiful example of transfer-ware by Spode. If you are looking for more like this please come check out my store Kelley’s Amazing Finds.
Price: 700 USD
Location: Santa Rosa, California
End Time: 2024-12-05T21:46:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Copeland Spode
Type: Dinner Set
Color: Black & White
Number of Place Settings: 12
Theme: University of Chicago Campus Buildings
Year Manufactured: 1931
Material: Porcelain
Set Includes: Dinner Plate
Time Period Manufactured: 1920-1949
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
