Aluminia small Christmas plate 1931 Boy on goose

Aluminia small Christmas plate 1931 with the motif Boy on goose is a charming vintage piece, where fairy tale, Christmas atmosphere and decorative faience come together in one unified expression. The motif has an almost narrative quality: a little boy sits upright on the back of a large goose, while the year 19 JUL 31 is marked at the bottom of the plate. This gives this Christmas plate a special identity and makes it easy to place in the classic series of Aluminia Christmas plates.

This vintage piece belongs to the small Aluminia Christmas plates, which were produced from 1904 to 1938. Precisely for that reason, it also holds a special place in the series as a fine example of Aluminia's more intimate format, where motif and decoration appear close and lively. In 1931, the series was well established, and this is evident in the confident composition, where the figure and the goose fill the picture surface in a calm and decorative way.

Boy on goose is a motif that immediately draws attention. The white goose stands powerfully in the foreground with raised wing, while the boy with crown-shaped cap and dotted costume adds a playful and almost fairy-tale-like character to the scene. Around the figures, stylized leaves and branches can be seen, and the two stars at the top emphasize the solemn Christmas atmosphere. The color scheme in warm brown, gray and light shades is characteristic of Aluminia and differs beautifully from many of the period's more traditional blue-and-white Christmas plates.

The plate is made of faience, which is an important part of its special expression. The glaze and the soft color transitions give the motif depth and warmth, and as is often seen on older Aluminia faience, fine crazing in the glaze may occur quite naturally as part of age and material.

As older Danish applied art, this Christmas plate contains both history and decorative value. It can be hung alone as an atmospheric wall decoration or included together with other vintages in a personal collection. It is also a lovely gift idea for collectors or for you who wish to bring classic Danish Christmas art and sustainable vintage charm into the home.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Aluminia
Designer: Hans Henrik Hansen
Series: Small Aluminia Christmas plate
Vintage: 1931
Motif: Boy on goose
Material: Faience
Dimensions: Ø 16 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging