How to Collect a Spode Christmas Tree
- 1). Do research. You'll want to research the different time periods and availability of the Spode Christmas Tree pattern. If you want modern pieces, they are readily purchased in department stores and online. From Macy's to Amazon, the Christmas Tree pattern is easy to obtain. Vintage pieces are also still available. If you decide on collecting vintage pieces, visit local antique stores, tag sales and Ebay.
- 2). Set a budget. Once you have decided if you want to collect new china or vintage you must consider how much you want to spend. Vintage may cost more, depending on the piece and availability.
- 3). Start with the basics. Begin to build your collection by purchasing place settings. Dinner plates, salad plates, bread and butter plates, and teacups and saucers or mugs are good pieces to begin with.
- 4). Add interesting pieces. The Christmas Tree pattern has a number of different pieces including: platters, bells, candlesticks, salt and pepper shakers, covered vegetable bowls, and cake stands, to name a few. Additionally, you can add pieces that are not china. Spode also produces Christmas Tree goblets, tumblers, Christmas ornaments for the tree and there are even aprons available online.
- 5). Be patient. There is so much available from this particular pattern, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Just add pieces slowly, and appreciate each find.
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