Bing & Grøndahl Christmas Plate 1936 The Royal Guard outside Amalienborg

The Royal Guard outside Amalienborg captures one of the most recognizable Copenhagen winter motifs in Bing & Grøndahl's classic blue universe. On the Christmas plate from 1936, one encounters the royal guard in motion in front of Amalienborg, while the snow settles on roofs, cornices, and courtyards. In the background, the great dome of Marmorkirken rises and gives the motif both weight, depth, and a particular capital city atmosphere, where Danish history and Christmas peace merge.

It is precisely the interplay between the marching guard, the monumental architecture, and the quiet winter night that makes this year's plate so atmospheric. The motif combines the ceremonial with the everyday: the changing of the guard continues as a fixed tradition, while the illuminated windows and the snow-covered palace square create a calm and almost poetic Christmas atmosphere. The Royal Guard outside Amalienborg is therefore not merely a title, but the very narrative in the motif.

The Christmas plate is designed by Ove Larsen for Bing & Grøndahl, and the 1936 edition is beautifully placed in the famous series, which began in 1895 as the world's first Christmas plate series. Since 1895, a new plate has been issued every year, and each edition was only produced in a closed production run. After the year's last firing, the mold was destroyed, which makes each individual release a delimited part of the series' history.

For collectors, 1936 is an attractive edition with a motif that is closely tied to both Copenhagen, the royal house, and Danish traditions. At the same time, it is an older original Christmas plate with the particular soul that only historical porcelain contains. Choosing a vintage Christmas plate is also a beautiful way to let fine craftsmanship live on in a modern home.

As this Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate is from 1905 or later, it can also be used as a smaller plate. During the rest of the year, it will be lovely for cake or dessert, and in December it can create extra atmosphere on the Christmas table. When it is not in use, it also looks beautiful on the wall, where the classic blue-and-white motif is allowed to stand as a small piece of Danish cultural history.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Designer: Ove Larsen
Series: Christmas Plates
Year: 1936
Motif/title: The Royal Guard outside Amalienborg
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging