Bing & Grøndahl Christmas anniversary plate 1935 The Little Match Girl

Bing & Grøndahl Christmas anniversary plate 1935 marks the 40th anniversary of the world's first Christmas plate from 1895, and precisely for that reason this edition bears the special inscription 1895 · JULE AFTEN · 1935. Here it is the atmospheric The Little Match Girl that was brought out again for the anniversary edition and thus ties the 1935 plate closely together with Bing & Grøndahl's earlier Christmas plate tradition.

According to the existing information, the motif originates from the 1907 Christmas plate and is designed by E. Plockross. On the front, the little girl is seen sitting huddled in the winter cold by the corner of a house, wrapped in a blanket or shawl, while her basket stands beside her. The bare winter branch, the simple fence, and the illuminated window in the background create a quiet, almost narrative scene, where the contrast between the cold outside and the light inside makes the motif strong and moving. It is a classic Christmas motif with both vulnerability, hope, and thoughtfulness.

Precisely for that reason, The Little Match Girl is a motif that continues to touch. The anniversary edition brings the story forward in the characteristic blue-and-white porcelain, where light and shadow give the scene depth. At the same time, this 5-year Christmas anniversary plate is an important part of the series, which was initiated in 1915 and issued every fifth year. For collectors, the connection between the anniversary year 1935, the original motif from 1907, and the 40-year marking after 1895 is an essential part of the plate's appeal.

With its size of 23 cm, the anniversary plate is larger than the ordinary Christmas plates and therefore functions not only as wall decoration, but also nicely as a plate. It can be used for lunch, serving, or as an atmospheric part of the Christmas table, where the historic motif adds personality to the table setting. It is also ideal for you who are looking for a plate with a special year, either for a collection, gift, or as part of an arrangement with porcelain in different sizes.

Older porcelain like this Bing & Grøndahl plate contains both history and lasting quality. That is precisely part of the charm of choosing vintage and collectible porcelain: to give beautiful craftsmanship new life in a home, where it can still be used and enjoyed.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Designer: E. Plockross
Series: 5-year Christmas anniversary plates
Year: 1935
Motif: The Little Match Girl
Original motif from Christmas plate: 1907
Dimensions: Ø 23 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging
Dishwasher safe: Yes