Pale blue ground, gilded seagulls in flight, an embossed fish scale border at the top — this is the Seagulls pattern by Bing & Grondahl, #202, dated by its backstamp to 1952–1957. Five inches tall and beautifully proportioned, in excellent condition throughout. The Seagulls pattern was designed by Fanny Garde in 1892 and became so beloved it was designated the "National Service of Denmark." Over twenty different vase shapes were produced in this pattern — gilded and unguilded, various heights — and this gilded version is among the most elegant.
Bing & Grondahl was founded in 1853 in Copenhagen by figurine maker Vilhelm Grondahl and the brothers Meyer and Jacob Herman Bing. In 1898 the company adopted the three towers of Copenhagen as its mark, a symbol of their deep connection to the city. They are perhaps best known for their annual blue and white Christmas plates, begun in 1895 and still produced today. In 1987, B&G merged with the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Factory under the Royal Copenhagen name.
A beautiful piece for a B&G collector, a coastal or Scandinavian interior, or anyone who appreciates fine Danish porcelain with genuine heritage.
Maker: Bing & Grondahl (B&G), Kjøbenhavn, Denmark
Era: 1952–1957 (per backstamp)
Pattern: Seagulls #202, gilded
Material: Porcelain, gilded, embossed
Dimensions: 5.0" tall × 4.25" diameter (widest)
Condition: Excellent vintage. No issues. All sales final.
