Bing & Grøndahl Christmas anniversary plate 1960 Kronborg in Helsingør

Bing & Grøndahl Christmas anniversary plate 1960 with the motif Kronborg in Helsingør unites Danish Christmas tradition, architecture and porcelain history in one and the same release. This anniversary plate was created on the occasion of the 65th year of the world's first Christmas plate from 1895, and precisely for that reason it has a special place in the long story of Bing & Grøndahl's famous Christmas plates.

Kronborg in Helsingør appears in the motif with its characteristic silhouette, where the slender towers and the prominent spire rise above the wintry landscape. The castle lies calmly behind snow-covered shores and dark water, where the blue shades create depth and an almost quiet, solemn atmosphere. The small stars in the sky and the light areas in the snow give the motif a fine contrast, which emphasizes the special calm one associates with both winter and Christmas.

The anniversary edition from 1960 reprises the motif from the Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1950. This makes this plate interesting for both collectors and for you who enjoy following how popular motifs were selected for the anniversary series. That Kronborg in Helsingør was chosen again says something about the strength of the motif. The castle is one of Denmark's best-known buildings, and here it is interpreted with the classic underglaze blue decoration that has made the Christmas plates so sought-after through generations. The motif is designed by Margrethe Hyldahl.

The larger size of 23 cm distinguishes the anniversary plate from the ordinary Christmas plates and makes it usable both as wall decoration and as a plate. It can be hung up alone or be included in a collection with other years, but it also works beautifully on the table, for example for Christmas lunch, lunch arrangements or a wintry serving. At the same time, it is a fine way to bring older quality design into use again and let porcelain with history gain new life in a modern home.

The year 1960 may also have personal significance as a birth year, wedding year or anniversary year, and therefore this edition is an obvious choice if you are looking for a plate with both history and presence.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Designer: Margrethe Hyldahl
Series: 5 year Christmas anniversary plate
Year: 1960
Motif: Kronborg in Helsingør
The motif originates from: Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1950
Dimensions: Ø 23 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging
Dishwasher safe: Yes