Desiree H.C. Andersen Christmas plate 1974 The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep

Desiree H.C. Andersen Christmas plate 1974 with the motif The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep brings one of H.C. Andersen's most beloved fairy tales into the home in classic blue-and-white porcelain art. On the plate, the two figures are seen high above the city's rooftops, where the chimney sweep with ladder and outstretched arm shows the shepherdess the world around them. The motif is both poetic, romantic and full of fairy-tale atmosphere, and the year 1974 stands clearly on the front as an important part of the plate's identity.

The Christmas plate is made by Svend Otto S., whose interpretations of H.C. Andersen's universe are known and appreciated by many collectors. The fine composition with night sky, stars, rooftops and the distinctive chimney creates a vivid motif with both depth and narrative. It is precisely this combination of Danish fairy-tale tradition and decorative porcelain art that makes the Désirée plates so sought-after.

The manufacturer is Porcelænsfabrikken Désirée, a large and well-renowned Danish porcelain factory. The plate is made in the good, robust quality that characterizes the factory's work, and it is not only intended as a collector's plate. It can also be used for food and works well as a dinner plate in everyday life. At the same time, it is dishwasher safe and has holes on the back for hanging, so it can both decorate the wall and be used on the table.

This H.C. Andersen Christmas plate is an obvious choice for those who collect Danish Christmas plates, love classic porcelain or want a gift with history, motif and cultural heritage. It fits beautifully into both traditional and modern homes, where it can create Christmas atmosphere all year round or be included as a special detail in a collection of blue-and-white porcelain.

Although the plate was manufactured many years ago, it comes from the remaining stock from Porcelænsfabrikken Désirée, which we bought in 2006. Therefore, virtually all our plates from the series are still unused. This makes it a particularly attractive choice for those who appreciate older Danish porcelain and the joy of giving beautiful craftsmanship new life in the home.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Porcelænsfabrikken Désirée
Artist: Svend Otto S.
Brand: Desiree - H. C. Andersen
Motif: The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep
Year: 1974
Material: Porcelain
Dishwasher safe: Yes
Hanging: Holes on the back