Are modern Spode pieces dishwasher and microwave safe?

Many modern Spode tableware items are sold with dishwasher and microwave guidance, yet you should read the care notes for the exact item. For example, Spode’s own page for a Blue Italian 12-piece set lists “Dishwasher safe, Microwave safe, Freezer safe.” Retail listings for the same set repeat similar handling notes, sometimes adding oven temperature limits. These details apply to those current products, not to antique Spode. Older wares can have worn glaze, fine crazing, gilding, or older pigments that react poorly to harsh detergent or high heat. For antiques, hand washing with mild soap and no long soak is a safer approach, plus careful drying.