{"product_id":"grande-kobenhavn-han-er-ikke-som-de-andre-collector-plate-1985-karen-jean-bornholt-ugly-duckling-danish-porcelain-with-box","title":"Grande København Han Er Ikke Som De Andre Collector Plate 1985, Karen Jean Bornholt Ugly Duckling Danish Porcelain with Box","description":"A vintage Danish porcelain collector plate entitled Han Er Ikke Som De Andre, meaning He Is Not Like the Others, featuring artwork by Karen Jean Bornholt.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIssued in 1985 by Grande København – Porcelain of Denmark, this was the first plate in the Den Grimme Ælling or The Ugly Duckling series, inspired by the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe softly coloured scene depicts a newly hatched white duckling beside its broken shell, watched over by a mother duck as a mallard swims nearby. Reeds, grasses and small pink flowers surround the nest, creating a delicate storybook-style wetland setting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe reverse identifies this example as hand-numbered plate 3694. It also confirms the title, artist, 1985 issue date, first position in the series and production as a limited edition restricted to a maximum of 50 firing days.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTwo factory-pierced holes on the reverse allow the plate to be fitted with a suitable hanging wire for wall display.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe plate is accompanied by its original Grande København – Porcelain of Denmark presentation box.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAn attractive display piece for a collector of Danish porcelain, Karen Jean Bornholt artwork, Hans Christian Andersen memorabilia, bird-themed ceramics or vintage collector plates.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nItem Details\u003cbr\u003e\nMaker: Grande København – Porcelain of Denmark\u003cbr\u003e\nCollection\/Pattern: Den Grimme Ælling – The Ugly Duckling\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: Han Er Ikke Som De Andre – He Is Not Like the Others\u003cbr\u003e\nSeries position: First issue\u003cbr\u003e\nArtist: Karen Jean Bornholt\u003cbr\u003e\nItem: Decorative collector plate\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Fine Danish porcelain\u003cbr\u003e\nMain colours: Soft cream, white, green, pink, blue, brown and grey\u003cbr\u003e\nDecoration: Newly hatched duckling, mother duck, eggs, mallard, reeds and wetland flowers\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate production period: 1985\u003cbr\u003e\nBackstamp: Full printed Grande København descriptive backstamp\u003cbr\u003e\nPlate number: 3694\u003cbr\u003e\nBradex number: 14-G65-2.1\u003cbr\u003e\nEdition: Limited to a maximum of 50 firing days\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate measurements: Approximately 19.5–20 cm or 7¾–8 inches in diameter\u003cbr\u003e\nHanging provision: Two factory-pierced holes on the reverse\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry of manufacture: Denmark\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal box: Included\u003cbr\u003e\nCertificate or paperwork: Not shown in the supplied photographs\u003cbr\u003e\nQuantity: One plate with original presentation box\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe plate appears to be in good vintage display condition, retaining its soft colouring, detailed decoration and glossy finish. No chips, cracks or repairs are visible in the supplied photographs. Light surface or display-related marks may be present, and reflections across the glazed surface make extremely fine scratches difficult to assess fully. The factory hanging holes on the reverse are part of the original manufacture. The presentation box shows visible age-related storage wear, including marks, light discolouration, creasing and edge wear. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the exact plate and box that will be received.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMore Vintage and Collectable Ceramics\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nI have more vintage Danish porcelain, collector plates and decorative ceramics available in my shop. 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