Spode Blue Italian earthenware candlestick with landscape transferware.

The Spode "Blue Italian" pattern, also known as "Blue Italian Scenery," was first introduced by the Spode factory in 1816. It features a detailed, romanticized landscape inspired by Italian scenes, surrounded by a decorative border. This pattern became incredibly popular and has been in continuous production by Spode and its successors, making it one of the most enduring and recognizable transferware designs. Transferware is a type of pottery decoration in which a printed design is transferred from an engraved copper plate to the ceramic body via an underglaze tissue paper. This technique allowed for intricate patterns to be mass-produced relatively affordably, making decorative ceramics accessible to a wider audience. The "Blue Italian" pattern exemplifies the success of this method, combining aesthetic appeal with practical production. Small chip on base