Royal Copenhagen Christmas plate 1914 Helligåndskirken Arthur Boesen

Royal Copenhagen Christmas plate 1914 is an early and sought-after collector's plate with an atmospheric winter motif that exudes Danish Christmas tradition. The motif shows a large, leafless tree with sparrows in the branches in front of the illuminated windows of Helligåndskirken in Copenhagen. At the top stands the text JULEN, at the bottom the year 1914, and along the edge are fine bird and leaf decorations, which give the plate a particularly vivid and poetic expression.

The Christmas plate is designed by Arthur Boesen and belongs among the classic Royal Copenhagen Christmas plates, which for generations have been collected, given as gifts and hung up in the month of December. This particular edition stands out because of its special composition, where the birds are not only part of the main motif, but are also integrated into the edge. This gives a decorative overall impression, which makes the plate extra interesting for collectors of early annual plates and Christmas plates from Royal Copenhagen.

The deep blue glaze and the detailed relief create the familiar contrast that has made Royal Copenhagen Christmas plates so beloved. The plate is not only beautiful as wall decoration; there are holes on the back for hanging, so it is easy to hang up as part of a personal Christmas decoration. At the same time, it is produced so that it can be used for food and is suitable for eating from, for example as a small lunch plate or cake plate in the sweet Christmas season.

An older Christmas plate like this contains both history, craftsmanship and soul. It is a fine example of how quality design can live on through generations and still find a natural place in the modern home. Use it as part of a collection, let it be included in a classic table setting, or give it as a thoughtful gift to a collector or a lover of Danish porcelain with history. Choosing vintage porcelain is at the same time a beautiful and sustainable way to preserve good craftsmanship and give timeless design new life.

Product information:
Brand: Royal Copenhagen
Artist: Arthur Boesen
Series: Christmas plates
Year: 1914
Motif: Sparrows in a tree in front of illuminated windows in Helligåndskirken in Copenhagen
Text on the motif: JULEN
Hanging: Holes on the back for hanging
Use: Suitable for food and for eating from, e.g. as a small lunch plate or cake plate