Bing & Grøndahl sailor figurine no. 2486 constable in the navy

This Bing & Grøndahl figurine no. 2486 depicts a constable in the navy with a calm and hardworking expression. The figure stands in a dark navy uniform with a blue collar and black cap, while carrying a large white sack over his shoulder. Beside him is a mooring bollard on the cobbled base, which emphasizes the connection to the harbor, seafaring and life at sea. It is a porcelain figurine with a distinct maritime character and a motif that appeals both to collectors of Bing & Grøndahl and to those who are fond of Danish naval figurines and sailors' life.

The motif contains an down-to-earth story about duty, work and everyday life in the navy. Precisely that type of occupational figurine has a special presence, because it not only shows a person, but also an environment and a time. The maritime uniform, the steady posture and the details around the harbor quay give the figurine character and make it suitable as an eye-catcher in a collection of porcelain figurines, naval effects or Danish decorative art with a historical atmosphere.

Bing & Grøndahl is known for porcelain with confident forms and fine decorations, and this figurine is executed in underglaze, which gives the surface depth and durability. As an older porcelain figurine, it also carries the special value found in preserving classic craftsmanship and allowing it to gain new life in a modern home. It can stand alone on a shelf, on a desk or in a display cabinet, but it also works beautifully together with other figurines with maritime motifs, sailors or occupational figurines.

For collectors of Bing & Grøndahl figurines, the model number is important, and figurine no. 2486 is easy to identify. It is also an obvious gift idea for someone with an interest in the navy, seafaring or Danish porcelain with a motif from working life and the navy.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Item number: 2486
Motif: Constable in the navy / sailor
Material: Porcelain
Production technique: Underglaze