Aluminia Christmas plate 1911 large faience CHRISTMAS 1911

This large Aluminia Christmas plate from 1911 combines Christmas storytelling, Danish ceramic history, and the special richness of color that characterizes the older Aluminia faience plates. In the middle of the motif stands the text CHRISTMAS 1911, and precisely the vintage year is an important part of the plate's identity. It originates from the early part of the series, which was issued from 1904 to 1938, and clearly bears the mark of the narrative and decorative style that makes these early Christmas plates so sought after among collectors and connoisseurs of Danish design.

The motif shows an atmospheric Christmas scene, where three children gather around a small Christmas tree together with an elderly figure in light clothing. Above them, a golden star shines against the dark blue background, and the scene takes on an almost fairy-tale-like expression with both warmth, solemnity, and contemplation. The composition brings to mind the stories of Christmas, togetherness between generations, and the special calm associated with the holiday.

The colors are an essential part of the experience. The deep blue base creates contrast with the light figures, the green tree, and the red berries in the decorative holly border. The colorful decoration sets Aluminia apart from many simpler blue-and-white Christmas plates and gives this year a lively and almost picture-book-like expression. The faience simultaneously supports the plate's character with its soft sheen and artisanal weight.

As older decorative art and a collector's item, an original Aluminia plate also holds a special sustainable value. It is a piece of Danish cultural history, created to last and still ideal for use as wall decoration in a modern home. It can hang alone as a striking Christmas motif or be included together with other years if you collect Aluminia Christmas plates and want variation in both motif and colors.

This large 1911 year is therefore a fine choice for you who are fond of old Christmas plates with history, decorative strength, and a clear narrative in the motif.

Product information:
Brand: Aluminia
Series: Large Aluminia Christmas plate
Year: 1911
Material: Faience
Visible text on the front: CHRISTMAS 1911
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging