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Step 1
Pick a pattern. Spode comes in dozens of patterns, some of which are specialty patterns (such as Spode Christmas Tree) and others for general use (such as Blue Italian or Stafford Flowers).
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Step 2
Start slowly. Bone china is expensive. Begin collecting the serving pieces, such as bowls, platters or trays. Use these elegant pieces to complement regular tableware or by themselves.
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Step 3
Begin collecting table place settings. Spode china is usually sold in five-piece place settings, containing a dinner plate, a salad plate, a bread and butter plate, a cup and a saucer. Some popular patterns, such as Spode Christmas Tree, may be purchased as individual pieces, such as a single dinner plate or salad plate.
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Step 4
Add decorative pieces. Some patterns have pieces used purely for decoration. Consider candlesticks, salt and pepper shakers, a teapot or coasters.
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Step 5
Look for pieces other than china. Spode also makes glassware, silverware and linens to match some patterns. The Christmas Tree pattern includes Christmas tree ornaments.
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Step 6
Buy special or limited editions. Some patterns have entire series of designs to complement it. For example, Woodland Hunting Dogs complements the Woodland pattern.
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Step 7
Visit the museum. The Spode Museum in Stoke-On-Trent, England has exhibits of antique Spode china, guided tours, a clearance shop, a Christmas shop and a restaurant.
