Aluminia small Christmas plate 1925 Bell - Niels Thorsson

Aluminia small Christmas plate 1925 with the motif Bell is an atmospheric vintage piece, where the familiar symbolism of Christmas is gathered in a simple and strong visual language. The large bell stands centrally in the motif and gives the plate a solemn, almost ceremonial expression, while the year 1925 is integrated as a natural part of the decoration at the bottom. This makes this plate easily recognizable for both collectors and those seeking classic Danish Christmas ceramics with history.

The plate is one of the small Aluminia Christmas plates, which were produced from 1904 to 1938, and this particular vintage clearly shows why the series still has such great appeal. The bell is rendered in deep blue shades, surrounded by dark green fir branches, which form a dense and decorative frame around the motif. Beneath the bell are light floral forms with green and yellow details, which add warmth and contrast. The clear colors help distinguish Aluminia's Christmas plates from many other Danish Christmas plates and emphasize the special character that the faience provides.

The Bell motif fits beautifully with the story of Christmas. The bell brings thoughts to church bells, festivity and anticipation, but also to the simple joy of old Christmas traditions. The composition is calm and symmetrical, and precisely for that reason the motif appears both decorative and timeless. Niels Thorsson's sense of form is felt in the confident balance between surfaces, ornamentation and colors.

This small Christmas plate from Aluminia is made of faience, a material that gives the decoration depth and a lively sheen. On older faience, fine crazing may occur in the glaze, which is completely normal for the material and its age. It is part of the charm of older decorative arts and serves as a reminder that what you get here is a piece of Danish design history that has survived generations. This also makes it a sustainable choice for you who wish to decorate with original quality objects rather than new production.

The plate is ideal as wall decoration in December, but it can also hang on display all year round as part of a collection of old Christmas plates or other Danish ceramics. It is also a fine gift idea for collectors, for the design enthusiast or for someone who loves the classic symbols of Christmas and historical porcelain traditions.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Aluminia
Artist: Niels Thorsson
Series: Small Aluminia Christmas plate
Year: 1925
Motif: Bell
Material: Faience
Dimensions: Ø 16 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging