Blue and White Transfer-Printed Pottery

Robert Copeland, son of Gresham Copeland, partner in the family-owned Spode factory in Stoke on Trent, joined the firm in 1943. He inherited his father's collection of blue and white Spode, expanded it and has researched into the origin of the patterns. He was historical consultant to Spode Limited until his retirement.

• Introduction; Glossary; Origins; The manufacturing process; Chinese and chinoiserie patterns; Non-oriental designs; Identification; Further reading; Places to visit