Spode Christmas Tree mug with tin

Spode Christmas tree mug with matching tin. The story of the Spode Christmas Tree: In 1938, Harold Holdway, a young designer in Spode’s England office, was asked to design a Christmas pattern for the American market. He was faced with a dilemma… he had never seen a decorated Christmas tree! In his first sketch the presents were suspended from the branches. “Wouldn’t that cause them to drop?” he wondered. He amended his sketches when told the American tradition was to place gifts under the tree. Holdway used another Christmas icon in a most delightful way, adorning the top of the tree with jolly St. Nick. We find his design both unique and charming, as do Spode Christmas Tree lovers the world over. *Please see photos for some slight imperfections. There is a red spot on the lid of the tin to the left side of the Christmas tree towards the bottom along with a couple tiny indentations in the lid. Also, there is a tiny scratch mark at the top of the letter “R” in the word “CHRISTMAS” which is written in green. *Photos are of the exact mug and tin you would receive.