Aluminia Christmas plate 1912 small Christmas Candlelight Chr. Joachim

Aluminia Christmas plate 1912 with the motif Christmas Candlelight is an atmospheric little vintage piece, where the simple symbolism of Christmas is interpreted with great decorative strength. In the middle of the plate, a single candle burns with a clear flame beneath the text JUL 1912, surrounded by large green leaves and white flowers. This gives the motif a calm, solemn, and almost timeless Christmas story, where the light becomes the natural center.

The plate is one of the small Aluminia Christmas plates, which were produced from 1904 to 1938, and 1912 thus belongs to the early years of the series. It is precisely here that one sees what makes Aluminia's Christmas plates special: the colorful faience, the hand-painted character, and the strong decorative effect. The deep blue background enhances both the warm flame, the green shades in the leaves, and the white flowers with fine yellow and green details. The colorful expression differs beautifully from many of the more blue-and-white Christmas plates of the period.

The motif Christmas Candlelight is simple, but rich in meaning. The lit candle naturally points to Christmas traditions, hope, and warmth in the winter darkness, while flowers and foliage add a lively, almost wreath-like expression to the plate. The composition is symmetrical and decorative, and precisely for that reason this vintage piece works both as a collector's item and as a very useful wall decoration in the home.

The Christmas plate is made of faience and bears the characteristic Aluminia expression, which collectors and design enthusiasts appreciate for its materiality and its clear glaze colors. Older faience plates may have fine crazing in the glaze, which is completely normal for the material and age and part of the historical charm of these early releases.

With its small size, it is easy to place alone on a wall or together with other vintage pieces from the series. It is also ideal as a gift for collectors of Danish design, Christmas plates, and older decorative arts. Choosing an original Aluminia plate with history is at the same time a beautiful way to give lasting craftsmanship new life in a contemporary interior.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Aluminia
Artist or designer: Christian Joachim Petersen
Series: Small Aluminia Christmas plate
Vintage: 1912
Motif: Christmas Candlelight
Material: Faience
Dimensions: Ø 16 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging