This shape modelled from Savoy cabbage leaves and was very popular from the end of the 1800s. The shape was registered with the British Patent Office with number 248670 on 30th January 1895.

A huge range of items, both decorative and useful, was made. A page from a catalogue dated 1911 shows table centrepieces, sweetmeat trays, comports, cruet sets, butter dishes, jardinieres and teapots. The shape was produced in Spode's white bone china.

As well as being available plain some patterns were produced on the shape which included Bridal Rose, pattern number Y2788 of 1931*; Dresden Rose (blue) Y2945 of 1931; Dresden Rose (crimson) Y2958 also of 1932 and Forget-Me-Not Y2999. A later pattern of 1969 was Savoy with a gold edge with pattern numbernY8143.

The shape was discontinued some time in the mid 1970s.

*The name Bridal Rose was not applied to wares shipped to Canada because Rosenthal had already registered that name there. Spode's Bridal Rose was known as Savoy Rose but was not backstamped as such. The centre was taken from Billingsley Rose pattern and was printed and then handpainted. Until 1968 when it was converted to silkscreen.

 

 
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