Spode Christmas Tree 3-Dimensional Covered Trinket Candy Box measures 7" x 4.25" in original box which shows some light shelf wear, has 2 small chips on inner lid and noticed some crazing see photos In 1938, Harold Holdway, a young designer in Spode's England office was asked to design a Christmas pattern for the American market. He was faced with a dilemma...he had never seen a decorated Christmas Tree! In his first sketch the presents were suspended from the branches. "Wouldn't that cause them to droop?" he wondered. He amended his sketches when told the American tradition was to place the gifts under the tree. Holdway used another Christmas icon in a most delightful way, adorning the top of the tree with jolly St. Nick."