Bing & Grøndahl Christmas Plate 1951 M/S Jens Bang

Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1951 with the title M/S Jens Bang combines Danish Christmas tradition with maritime history in a motif that stands out beautifully in the classic blue-white series. On the plate, the motor ship Jens Bang is seen cutting through the waves under a clear winter sky with stars above it. It is an atmospheric motif, where the movement in the sea and the ship's calm progress give the year a lively and narrative expression.

M/S Jens Bang was built in 1950 for sailing between Aalborg and Copenhagen, and the Christmas plate from 1951 thus relates to a very current piece of Danish contemporary history. The ship is named after Jens Bang, the well-known merchant from Aalborg, who also gave his name to the famous Jens Bangs Stenhus from 1624. Thus, this year contains both the story of modern Danish shipping and a historical nod to one of North Jutland's notable personalities.

The motif is designed by Margrethe Hyldahl, who here has created a Christmas plate with a somewhat different character than the more traditional village and winter motifs. The sea's waves, the fine details in the ship's superstructure, and the small stars in the sky give the plate a special calm and depth. It is precisely the combination of Christmas plate, ship motif, and Danish cultural history that makes this year interesting for both collectors of Bing & Grøndahl and for those who are fond of maritime motifs.

Bing & Grøndahl's Christmas plate series began in 1895 and was the world's first Christmas plate series. Since 1895, a new plate has been released every year, and each year was produced in a limited number. After the year's final firing, the mold was destroyed, so that the year in question could not later be put into production again. This is part of the explanation for the enduring interest in the motifs of the individual years.

As this Christmas plate is from 1951, it can also be used as a small plate all year round, for example for cake or dessert. In December, it is of course ideal to bring out again as part of the Christmas table, but it also looks beautiful hung up for the rest of the year. As older original Bing & Grøndahl porcelain, it is at the same time a fine example of quality design that deserves to be preserved and continue to be used in new homes.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Designer: Margrethe Hyldahl
Title: M/S Jens Bang
Year: 1951
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging