Spode Blue Italian was made possible by Josiah Spode"s perfection of blue under-glaze printing in 1784.This collection is a tapestry 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 includes several oven to table items. The Covered Butter Dish is a versatile item that can store many food item"s for your dining experience. It can also be used throughout the home as a decorative container.