Blue

Robert Copeland has documented eight distinct versions of blue produced by the Spode factory, but variations often occurred.  Early designs were printed in a very dark blue.  As knowledge of the use of cobalt evolved, the factory produced wares in different hues--from midnight blue to versions with more red, such as royal blue, to mandarin, and some in lighter shades--all in an effort to respond to their customers preferences.

Patterns

Mandarin I
Mandarin II
Milkmaid
Musicians
Necropolis or Cemetery of Cacamo
Necropolis or Cemetery of Cacamo
Net
Nettle
Nuptial Preparations
Offerings to Bacchus
Offerings to Demeter
Old Peacock
Pagoda
Part of the Harbour at Macri
Pearl River House
Peony 1
Peony and Willow
Peplow 1
Peplow 2
Phoenix
Portland Vase
Principal Entrance of the Harbour of Cacamo
Principal Entrance of the Harbour of Cacamo
Queen Charlotte Variation
Refreshment for Phliasian Horseman
Riverside Pavilion
Rock I
Rock II
Rome
Rose and Flowers