Aluminia Christmas plate 1908 small Star and Christmas roses

Aluminia Christmas plate 1908 with the motif Star and Christmas roses is an atmospheric and early year from the series of the small Aluminia Christmas plates. Here, the strong symbols of Christmas meet in a decorative composition, where the bright star shines over a dark winter landscape, while the Christmas roses form a flowering frame around the motif. It is a plate that unites Christmas storytelling, Danish design history and the special color glow that characterizes Aluminia faience.

The motif is simple, but effective. In the middle of the plate, the star radiates with long rays of light down toward a small building on the horizon, and around it are seen large white Christmas roses with green details and dark contours. The interplay of colors between the deep blue base, the white flowers and the fresh green leaves gives the plate a striking and lively expression. It is precisely the colorful decoration that distinguishes many Aluminia plates from the period's more uniform blue-and-white Christmas plates and makes this year particularly eye-catching.

Star and Christmas roses point directly into the imagery of Christmas. The star can be read as a classic symbol of hope, light and guidance, while the Christmas rose ties the motif to winter, the festive season and Nordic Christmas tradition. Together they create a fine balance between the solemn and the decorative. The year 1908 belongs to the series' early period, which gives the plate extra interest for those who are fond of old Danish Christmas plates with history and character.

The plate is made in faience and bears the artistic mark associated with Christian Joachim Petersen. As older faience, these plates may have fine crazing in the glaze, which is entirely common for the material and age and a natural part of the authentic expression. This is precisely part of the charm of older decorative art, which can still gain new life in a contemporary interior.

This small Aluminia Christmas plate is ideal as wall decoration, alone or together with other years from the series. It adds a personal Christmas tradition to the home and is at the same time a sustainable choice for you who appreciate original craftsmanship and design with history.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Aluminia
Artist: Christian Joachim Petersen
Motif: Star and Christmas roses
Year: 1908
Material: Faience
Dimensions: Ø 16 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging