Bing & Grøndahl Christmas Plate 1950 Kronborg, Helsingør

Kronborg, Helsingør adorns Bing & Grøndahl's Christmas plate from 1950 with a calm and atmospheric winter motif, where the famous castle rises in the blue-white landscape. On the plate, Kronborg is seen with its characteristic towers and the prominent central spire, while the snow lies over the foreground and the water in front of the castle reflects the winter light. The small stars in the sky emphasize the quiet December atmosphere that makes Christmas plates in particular so beloved in Danish home culture.

The 1950 edition unites Danish history, architecture, and Christmas tradition in one motif. Kronborg in Helsingør is one of the country's best-known castles and holds a special place in both Danish and international cultural history. The motif is therefore more than just a beautiful winter landscape; it is also a story about a place many associate with Denmark, the strait, and the great lines of history. On this plate, the castle is rendered with a fine balance between precision and poetry, so that the overall impression appears both classic and vivid.

The plate was designed by Margrethe Hyldahl and produced by Bing & Grøndahl, whose Christmas plate series 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 produced in a limited number. After the year's final firing, the mold was destroyed, which makes each release a completed edition with its own collector interest and history.

As an older original Christmas plate, this edition also has the special charm that only genuine porcelain with history can add to a home. It is ideal for hanging in December, but can also be used the rest of the year as a smaller plate for cake or dessert. The classic blue shades fit beautifully into both traditional and more simple Nordic interior design, and it is also a gift idea for collectors or for someone who appreciates Danish design and cultural heritage.

Choosing a vintage Christmas plate is also a way to give durable craftsmanship new life. At DPH - Danish Porcelain House, it is precisely the objects that were created to last through generations and can still be used and enjoyed today that are valued.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Designer: Margrethe Hyldahl
Series: Christmas plate
Edition: 1950
Motif: Kronborg, Helsingør
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging