Bing & Grøndahl Christmas Plate 1961 Little Squirrel sat

Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1961 with the motif Little Squirrel sat is a fine and atmospheric vintage piece, where nature, winter silence and Danish Christmas tradition merge in the classic blue-and-white porcelain. Kjeld Bonfils has created a motif that immediately brings to mind nursery rhymes, fir trees and frost-clear December evenings, where even the smallest details in nature take on a special calm.

At the center sits the little squirrel high on a branch, surrounded by dark fir silhouettes, while an open winter landscape and a church in the background give depth and narrative to the scene. The existing title Little Squirrel sat suits the motif beautifully and at the same time points back to the well-known rhyme about the squirrel on its branch. According to the registered description, Kundby Church near Holbæk can be seen in the background, which adds an extra Danish anchoring to the vintage piece and makes the motif even more interesting for collectors of older Christmas plates.

On the front appears the text JULE-AFTEN-1961, which elegantly frames the motif and makes the vintage piece easily recognizable. It is precisely the combination of the small wild animal, the dense fir trees and the distant church that creates a calm story about Christmas seen through the Danish winter landscape. It is a plate that contains both childlike warmth and classic Bing & Grøndahl atmosphere.

Bing & Grøndahl's Christmas plates hold a very special place in Danish porcelain history. The series began in 1895 and was thus the world's first Christmas plate series. Since 1895, a new plate has been released every year. Each vintage was also produced in a closed production, and after the year's last firing, the mold was destroyed. Therefore, the 1961 edition stands as a closed and historic vintage in the long row of collector plates.

As this Christmas plate is from 1961, it can not only be hung up as wall decoration, but also used as a smaller plate all year round. It is ideal as a cake plate, and at Christmas time it adds a special nostalgic atmosphere to the table. At the same time, it is a beautiful example of how older quality porcelain can still create joy in a modern home and be a sustainable choice with history and soul.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Kjeld Bonfils
Series: Christmas plates
Vintage: 1961
Motif/title: Little Squirrel sat
Text on the front: JULE-AFTEN-1961
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging