Bing & Grøndahl Christmas anniversary plate 1985 Lifeboat at work

Bing & Grøndahl Christmas anniversary plate 1985 marks the 90th year of the world's first Christmas plate from 1895 and reproduces the dramatic motif Lifeboat at work, which was also used on the regular Christmas plate from 1932. It is precisely the connection between the anniversary year 1985 and the earlier motif that makes this edition particularly interesting for both collectors and for those who appreciate classic Danish porcelain with history.

The motif is intense and vivid. In the midst of rough waves, a lifeboat fights its way forward through the sea, manned by several men, while the water rises around them in powerful, foaming formations. The dark blue sky and the small bright star at the top create a strong contrast to the violent sea and give the scene both tension and hope. It is a motif that conveys courage, community, and the will to act, even when conditions are harsh.

According to the available information, the motif was designed by H. Flügenring, and it is easy to understand why this particular scene was chosen for an anniversary edition. Lifeboat at work contains both narrative and movement, and in the larger anniversary size the waves, the boat, and the crew gain even more presence. On the front, the text 1895 Jule-Aften 1985 can also be seen, which clearly ties the plate to Bing & Grøndahl's long Christmas plate tradition.

The anniversary plates were issued every fifth year from 1915 to 2015 and differ from the regular Christmas plates by reinterpreting popular older motifs on a larger plate. Here, therefore, you get not only a year plate, but also a piece of Danish design history that builds a bridge between several generations of Christmas plates.

With its diameter of 23 cm, the plate can both be hung up and used at the table. It works beautifully as part of a wall display with other blue-and-white plates, but it is also well suited for serving at the Christmas lunch or as a characterful plate for the rest of the year. Choosing older quality porcelain is at the same time a beautiful way to bring history, craftsmanship, and sustainability into the home.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Designer: H. Flügenring
Series: 5-year Christmas anniversary plates
Year: 1985
Motif: Lifeboat at work
Original motif from Christmas plate: 1932
Text on the front: 1895 Jule-Aften 1985
Dimensions: Ø 23 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging
Dishwasher safe: Yes