The Ugly Duckling 1975 Christmas plate from Désirée H.C. Andersen

This H.C. Andersen Christmas plate from 1975 conveys one of the most beloved moments from The Ugly Duckling. In the blue-and-white motif, the lonely bird is seen in the water, while the swans fly over the winter landscape beneath a clear star. It is a mood-filled and poetic scene, where hope, transformation and longing are gathered in a single image - precisely the fairy-tale narrative that has made H.C. Andersen beloved generation after generation.

The motif was created by Svend Otto S., whose confident line gives the plate both calm, movement and storytelling. The year 1975 stands clearly on the front and makes this Christmas plate easy to identify for collectors of Désirée Christmas plates and H.C. Andersen plates. It fits beautifully into a collection of Danish collector's plates, but can also stand alone as a fine gift idea for anyone who loves fairy tales, Danish cultural heritage and classic porcelain design.

The plate is manufactured by Porcelænsfabrikken Désirée, which was a large and highly respected Danish porcelain factory. It is made in the good, robust quality that characterizes the factory's plates, and it is therefore not only decorative. It can also be used for food and works well as a dinner plate for everyday use. At the same time, it is dishwasher safe and has holes on the back for hanging, so it can be used both on the table and as wall decoration.

From 1982 onwards, matching cups were also made for the series, so many choose to combine the H.C. Andersen plates with other parts from the Désirée universe. This plate is also an obvious choice if you wish to create a personal table setting with history and character.

Although this Desiree Christmas plate was produced many years ago, it comes from the remaining stock from Porcelænsfabrikken Désirée, which we purchased in 2006. Therefore, virtually all our H.C. Andersen plates from the series are still unused. This makes it a special find for you who appreciate older Danish porcelain, sustainable choices and the joy of passing beautiful craftsmanship on to new generations.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Porcelænsfabrikken Désirée
Artist: Svend Otto S.
Series: H. C. Andersen Christmas plates
Motif: The Ugly Duckling
Year: 1975
Material: Porcelain
Hanging: Holes on the back for hanging
Dishwasher safe: Yes
Can be used for food: Yes