English Pottery

 A very nice looking piece!  Unfortunately the maker's mark on the bottom is too small and blurry to make out, even in the expanded photo. So I'll make some observations and a suggestion for you.

1. Copeland pottery started in the very late 1700's so the piece being over 200 years old, while just possible, is unlikely, unfortunately.

2. The "and sons" was added in 1867, so it's no older than that. 2010-1867 =143 years so that's the outside maximum age so far.

3. "spode" was added to the logo in 1890, you don't indicate that it is on your logo therefore that's the newest date it could be. So 2010-1890 = 120 years

. Have a close look at the base ring. In the photos to me it looks like the glaze is wearing to a brownish grey material (if it's not just dirty), which would make this an earthenware jug or at best, semi porcelain

     That is important as around 1890 they were producing semi-porcelen and "ornimental earthenware" products. They were 'understated designs' similar to what you show in your photos, They are painted  under the glaze.  Looking at the base ring, it looks like the glaze has worn down to an earthenware material, so that's what I believe we are looking at.

Therefore we are now looking at an age of between 120 and 143 years ago.

    I'd suggest, from the quality of the earthenware and what appears to be a transfer design on the side from the way it 'bleeds'  (transfer ware not done on earlier versions -only started later to reduce costs due to competition from overseas) I'd say it's closer to the 120 year age, which makes it not quite 200 years but still quite a respectable age! (I should last so long!)

Suggestions:

Check out William Jarvis's book "a pottery primer" for a good introduction to pottery, including this brand.

As they are still around, a google search for them turns up quite a bit of historical data. Makes for an interesting read too.

Also you might try contacting the company (they are still around! Wow!) www.spode.co.uk  They might have pattern books around that could give you some great detail on your item.  They might tell you more about the marks and could possibly date it more exactly. The side of your pitcher has another mark, I notice, but can not make out. Possibly a monogram cartoosh that could give more information if passed to the company too!

Good luck with your research and let us know what you find out!

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