Bing & Grøndahl Christmas Plate 1975 Christmas by the Old Mill

Christmas by the Old Mill from 1975 captures the quiet, Nordic Christmas atmosphere for which Bing & Grøndahl is so beloved. In Henry Thelander's motif, the mill lies heavy under the snow, while the mill wheel, half-timbered house, and the small stream create a calm story of winter, craftsmanship, and life in the countryside. The clear starlight over the landscape and the illuminated Christmas tree by the house give the scene warmth amid the cold and make this edition both atmospheric and easily recognizable.

The motif unites Danish Christmas idyll with cultural history. The old watermill points to a building type that for centuries had great significance in the Danish landscape, long before modern energy sources took over. On the plate, the calm flow of the water in front of the mill, the snow-covered roofs, and the dark winter hills in the background together give the image depth and an almost fairy-tale winter tranquility. Christmas is not shown with bustle, but with light, silence, and presence.

As a Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate, this edition also holds a special place in a historic series. 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, making each edition part of a long Danish design and collecting tradition. Each edition was produced in a limited quantity, and after the last firing of the year, the mold was destroyed, so production could not later be resumed.

This Christmas plate from 1975 is not only a collector's item, but also a practical porcelain plate for everyday use. From 1905 onward, Bing & Grøndahl's Christmas plates are suitable for food, so it can easily be used as a cake plate or dessert plate for the rest of the year. In December, it naturally takes on a special role when the blue-and-white Christmas decoration is to create atmosphere on the table or on the wall.

For you who are fond of vintage porcelain, classic Danish design, and Christmas plates with history, Christmas by the Old Mill is an edition with soul, utility value, and tradition. It adds personality to the home and is at the same time a beautiful example of how older quality objects can still be used and appreciated today.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Henry Thelander
Series: Christmas plate
Edition: 1975
Title: Christmas by the Old Mill
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging