Bing & Grøndahl Christmas Plate 1918 The Fishing Boat Returns Home

Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1918 with the title The Fishing Boat Returns Home captures a calm and atmospheric Christmas scene from maritime Denmark. In the motif, a fishing boat glides across the dark, still water, while several boats can be seen in the background, and lights from the shore are softly reflected in the surface. It is a motif that contains both movement and stillness - as if the day's work is coming to an end, and the return home is approaching in the winter darkness.

Precisely The Fishing Boat Returns Home tells of a time when the sea was a natural part of everyday Danish life, and when fishing bound coastal communities together. The tall mast and the dark sails give the scene character, while the small lights in the distance add warmth and anticipation. The contrast between the open fjord or harbor and the illuminated buildings in the background creates a special story of home, security, and the peace of Christmas after work.

The annual plate was designed by Achton Friis for Bing & Grøndahl, whose famous series began in 1895 as the world's first Christmas plate series. Since then, a new plate has been released every year. Each annual plate was produced in a limited production, and after the final firing of the year, the mold was destroyed. Therefore, each Christmas plate stands as an independent piece of Danish design and cultural history, and precisely older annual plates such as 1918 have a special appeal for collectors and for those who appreciate porcelain with history and soul.

The classic blue Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate is also easy to integrate into the home today. It can be hung up as part of a collection or displayed in December as a decorative part of the Christmas décor. As Christmas plates from 1905 onward are suitable for use, this annual plate can also be used as a small plate for, for example, cake at Christmas time or during the rest of the year, when you want to set a table with personality and history.

Choosing an older Christmas plate is at the same time a beautiful way to give fine craftsmanship new life. Porcelain that has survived generations brings sustainability, nostalgia, and character into a modern home.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Achton Friis
Series: Christmas plate
Annual plate: 1918
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging