Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1953 The Royal Ship by Greenland

Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1953 with the motif The Royal Ship by Greenland is a year in which the classic blue Christmas plate takes on an unusually grand and historical character. Kjeld Bonfils has created a motif in which the royal ship Dannebrog glides forward through the ???? Greenlandic waters, surrounded by ice, dark mountains and a clear starry sky. At the bottom of the plate appears the visible text JUL AFTEN 1953, which anchors the motif in precisely this year.

The title The Royal Ship by Greenland suits the calm, almost solemn expression of the motif beautifully. The ship lies as a bright focal point in the deep blue composition, while the steep mountains and the drifting masses of ice emphasize Greenland's impressive nature. The contrast between the still water, the distinctive coastline and the small stars above the mountain gives the plate an atmosphere of winter peace, distance and presence.

The year 1953 also has a special historical resonance in relation to Greenland. It was a significant year, when Greenland's relationship with Denmark was changed with the new constitution. The current product title and the existing description also connect the motif to the royal ship Dannebrog and the royal visit to Greenland the same year, which gives this Christmas plate an extra dimension for collectors with an interest in both Danish porcelain, royal history and Greenland motifs.

As part of Bing & Grøndahl's famous series, this plate also stands in a strong tradition. The series began in 1895 and was thus the world's first Christmas plate series, and since 1895 a new plate has been issued every year. Each year was produced in a limited number, and after the final firing of the year the mold was destroyed. Therefore, each release is a completed year with its own story.

The Christmas plate from 1953 is not only ideal for the collection or the wall. Since Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plates from 1905 onward are suitable for food, it can also be used as a cake plate or dessert plate for the rest of the year. In December it naturally gets a special place, but the blue-and-white atmosphere also works beautifully as part of a Nordic interior with history, soul and classic Danish porcelain.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Kjeld Bonfils
Title: The Royal Ship by Greenland
Year: 1953
Series: Christmas plates
Text on the motif: JUL AFTEN 1953
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging