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Josiah Spode I founded the Stoke-on-Trent based pottery company, Spode, in 1770. He developed a winning formula for fine bone china and the perfection of blue under-glaze printing. It was of superior quality & strong whilst also having the look of being delicate.

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Josiah Spode I founded Spode in 1770. His business lead to two major achievements which redefine the pottery industry: Development of a formula for fine bone china and perfection of blue under-glaze printing.