Decorative Plate, Copenhagen Jule After 1983, Christmas in the Old Town, Vintage

• Pattern:  Christmas Plate, Copenhagen Jule After 1983, Christmas in the Old Town
• Vintage: 1983
• Made in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl
• Details:  This gorgeous plate is part of the long tradition of Bing & Grondahl "Jule After" (Jule Afren) Christmas plates.  This is the 1983 edition which is a base relief design titled: Christmas in the Old town (jul i den gamle by).  The back stamp has the B&G mark and information about this plate.  B&G started this tradition in 1895 and have continued releasing a new design every year.  These are limited edition plates, after they're issued, the mould is destroyed, they are fine porcelain collector's plates exclusively created by Bing & Grondahl and are highly desired collectibles.  The plate has pre-drilled holes for hanging with wire or you can use a plate hanger/stand.  This is a beautiful tradition which you will enjoy starting, or continue adding to, every year.  
• Materials:  Porcelain
• Dimensions:  7.0 inches in Diameter
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Excellent Condition.  There are no chips, scratches, or crazing on this piece.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are ANTIQUE and VINTAGE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections. 

Bing & Grondahl was a Danish porcelain manufacturer founded in 1853 by Frederik Vilhelm Grondahl, who was a sculptor, along with two merchant brothers,  Meyer Hermann Bing and Jacob Herman Bing.  In 1895, Bing & Grondahl created the first in their series of Christmas plates which have been continually released for more than 100 years. The plates have traditional winter scenes in blue and white and are extremely popular with collectors.  Not to be outdone, Royal Copenhagen, originally called "Royal Porcelain Factory" released their own line of Christmas blue and white plates in 1908.  Royal Porcelain Factory is a Danish manufacturer of porcelain products and was founded in Copenhagen in 1775 under the protection of Danish Dowager Queen Juliane Marie.  In 1987 Royal Porcelain Factory acquired Bing & Grondahl, who was their largest competitor, the new company, which includes other mergers, is called "Royal Copenhagen".