Aluminia small Christmas plate 1906 Bird and Christmas roses

Aluminia small Christmas plate 1906 with the motif Bird and Christmas roses is an early year from the charming series of small Aluminia Christmas plates. The motif combines the stillness of winter with a decorative, almost poetic expression, where the dark bird stands centrally surrounded by soft, golden branches and the characteristic Christmas roses in the band around the edge. The year 1906 is integrated into the decoration and emphasizes the plate's historical character.

This year belongs to the series' first period, when the small Aluminia Christmas plates were produced from 1904 to 1938. The early plates in particular have a special appeal because they show Aluminia's confident sense of decorative composition and use of colour already from the beginning of the series. Here the faience clearly stands out with its lively glaze and colourful expression, which distinguishes these plates from many of the era's more uniform blue-white Christmas plates.

On this plate, the contrast between the dark background, the white flowers, and the fresh green details creates a striking and atmospheric whole. The black bird in the centre makes the motif appear calm and almost solemn, while the light Christmas roses along the rim add a distinct Christmas atmosphere. The golden, curved branches beautifully bring the composition together and give the motif movement. It is precisely this kind of well-considered detail that makes Bird and Christmas roses a memorable year.

The plate is made of faience, which is an essential part of Aluminia's distinctive expression. On older faience, fine crazing in the glaze may occur as a natural result of age and material, and this is part of the history and patina that many collectors and interior enthusiasts appreciate. An older Christmas plate like this brings both cultural history, personality, and sustainable quality into the home.

As wall decoration, it works well on its own, but it is also beautiful together with other old Christmas plates, where the dark background and the green flowers can create variation in a collection. It is also an obvious gift for collectors of Aluminia, Danish faience, and older Christmas decorations with history.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Aluminia
Artist: Christian Joachim Petersen
Series: Small Aluminia Christmas plate
Year: 1906
Motif: Bird and Christmas roses
Material: Faience
Dimensions: Ø 16 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging