Pattern 1099 Spode bone china Bute shape Coffee Can decorated with a fancy band of gilt at its top rim. This design was introduced c1807 at Spode.
You can see a manufacturer's fault on the inside of this can, it is where the china split in the heat of the kiln. Modern production standards would have thrown this out as a reject but in the early 19th century porcelain was a very precious & expensive commodity and this was considered 'good to go' for purchase by a wealthy customer.
The distinctive Spode handle
There is some wear to the gilding on this coffee can
No doubt people have enjoyed using this coffee can over the last 200+ years.
Just one stray spot of cobalt blue enamel
This coffee can has its pattern number '1099', plus 'SPODE' in charcoal enamel on its base plus an old collector's label which I like to keep.