No flaws. No discoloration. A lovely piece! Description: Italian Countryside, Scalloped, No Trim Pattern: Blue Italian by Spode Status: Active. Actual: 1962 - Adapted from a 17th-century landscape painting, Spode's Blue Italian iconic dinnerware design features Italian ruins and a Chinese-inspired floral border. Blue Italian has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1816, making it one of Spode's longest-lived patterns.