Spode Blue Italian was made possible by Josiah Spode’s perfection of blue under-glaze printing in 1784.This collection is a tepestry of blue scene’s and figure’s. Today we have an extensive collection of microwave and dishwasher safe dinnerware, giftware and accessories. This pattern also include’s several oven to table items. The 15.5″ Rectangular handled dish is oven to table safe and perfect for making entertaining simple.