9. Blue Willow – Spode and Johnson Brothers, among others

Blue Willow (A.K.A. “Willow Blue”) is one of the most popular lines of fine china out there, and has been in production since the 1700s. Because of the immense popularity of the design, many makers have put their own spin on it, including Spode and Johnson Brothers. The blue, oriental designs, originally produced in 1790 by Spode, were marketed as Chinese folklore, frequently featuring a willow tree, bridge, teahouse and/or fruit trees. If a piece is an authentic Spode, it will have the name and pattern number on the bottom – take a look and see what’s there!