Bing & Grøndahl Christmas Plate 1948 The Watchman at City Hall

Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1948 with the motif The Watchman at City Hall combines Copenhagen history, winter atmosphere and classic Danish porcelain art in one unified motif. On the plate, the watchman stands high up with the horn raised toward the night sky, while the shining star above him emphasizes the special blend of Christmas, city life and old tradition that this particular year conveys so beautifully.

The title The Watchman at City Hall gives the motif its story. In the foreground, the distinctive watchman figure can be seen on the roof, and behind him the city's towers and roofs spread out in blue shades under the winter sky. The snow-covered roof edge to the right creates depth and makes the scene appear both solemn and alive, like a moment captured above Copenhagen's rooftops on a quiet December night. The motif contains both the silhouette of the big city and the old watchman tradition, where horn and night watch were part of the rhythm of the city.

The year was designed by Margrethe Hyldahl and belongs to the long and tradition-rich series, which began in 1895. Bing & Grøndahl created the world's first Christmas plate series back then, and since 1895 a new plate has been issued every year. This makes the 1948 edition part of one of the most iconic series within Danish collectible porcelain.

Each year was produced in a limited number, and after the year's final firing the mold was destroyed. Therefore, each Christmas plate stands as a completed release with its own motif, its own year and its own place in the history of the series. This is precisely what makes older Christmas plates from Bing & Grøndahl interesting for both collectors and for you who want to bring classic Danish design and cultural history into the home.

This Christmas plate can be hung up as an atmospheric part of the Christmas decorations, but it can also be used the rest of the year as a smaller plate for, for example, cake or dessert. The blue shades make it easy to combine with other classic porcelain, and as vintage porcelain it is at the same time a beautiful choice for you who appreciate quality, history and the joy of giving timeless craftsmanship new life.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Designer: Margrethe Hyldahl
Series: Christmas Plates
Year: 1948
Motif: The Watchman at City Hall
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging