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Royal Copenhagen Blue Collectible Christmas Plate - Clearance
Is the 7-inch Royal Copenhagen blue Christmas plate the right collectible Christmas plate for your display or collection?
Choose this Royal Copenhagen if you want a compact blue Christmas plate for a shelf, cabinet, or yearly holiday display. It is porcelain, measures 7 inches across, and is hand-wash only, so I’d treat it primarily as a keepsake rather than a serving plate. If you are filling a specific year in a collection, check the backstamp and year before choosing; the dated alternatives below make that decision easier.
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- ✓Size: Diameter - 7 inches
Are you buying for a particular year?
For a collection gap, the year matters more than the maker name on the front. Check clear images of the backstamp and ask the seller to confirm the year against a reliable Royal Copenhagen reference before buying. Confirm the year from the backstamp against a reliable Royal Copenhagen reference before treating it as a year-specific replacement.
How should you judge condition?
Ask for close, well-lit photos of the front, back, rim, and any marks, and look for chips, hairline cracks, crazing, and worn decoration. A close-up that shows the rim from several angles is especially useful: small chips can hide there. If the photos are generic or the seller cannot answer a direct condition question, choose a plate whose condition is easier to verify.
Is it for display or for serving?
I’d buy this as display porcelain. Its hand-wash-only care is clear, but that alone does not establish that a collectible plate is food-safe; use a dish you know is intended for serving if you are putting out cookies. Keep it out of the microwave and dishwasher, and avoid food contact if the glaze or history is uncertain.
Can you trust a vintage plate to arrive intact?
Before buying, ask how the plate will be packed and look for a seller who answers clearly about both condition and protective packaging. A fragile plate needs cushioning around the face, rim, and sides, with no room to shift inside its box. For a gift, confirm the plate itself is in giftable condition rather than assuming that protective packaging is a presentation box.
How they compare
A compact 7-inch Royal Copenhagen porcelain plate for a blue Christmas display or a carefully checked collection addition.
A dated 1977 Bing & Grondahl plate with hand decoration and a custom box for collectors seeking that specific year.
A larger 10½-inch Lenox holiday plate with a Japanese Christmas tree, hand enameling, and gold accents.
Who it suits
This set is for the holiday decorator who wants a small blue porcelain accent, or the collector who has confirmed that this is the right plate for their collection. Its 7-inch size is easy to work into a cabinet or tabletop display, and hand washing is a sensible routine for a keepsake.
What you give up
- At 7 inches, it is a small display plate, not the choice for someone who wants a larger centerpiece or a plate for serving.
- A specific year and the plate’s individual condition need checking before purchase, particularly if you are replacing a damaged plate or completing a dated series.
- Hand-wash-only care means a little more attention than everyday dinnerware; keep it separate from routine dishwasher loads.
When another one is the better buy
Bing & Grondahl Annual Hand Decorated Christmas Plate 1977: Choose the Bing & Grondahl Annual Hand Decorated Christmas Plate if you want a clearly identified 1977 plate, hand decoration, and a custom box for a collection or gift.
Lenox 2006 Trees-Around-the-World Collector Plate: Choose the Lenox 2006 Trees-Around-the-World plate if you want a larger 10½-inch holiday display with a Japanese Christmas tree, colorful bird-and-flower border, hand enameling, and 24-karat gold accents.
You will also want
For a small plate like this, a tabletop stand is an easy way to show it off without choosing wall hardware that may not fit.
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The black tabletop stand gives the blue plate a simple display spot on a shelf or mantel; set it so the plate is securely supported.
Questions buyers ask
How do I identify the year of a collectible Christmas plate?
Check the backstamp and any year mark, then compare them with the maker’s records or a dependable collector reference. For a collection gap, confirm the year from the mark rather than relying on a seller’s title or a similar-looking front design.
What should I look for in photos of a vintage Christmas plate?
Look for clear images of both sides, the rim, and any maker’s mark, with enough detail to spot chips, cracks, crazing, and fading. Ask for additional close-ups if the photos do not show the edges clearly; do not treat a clean front view as proof of good condition.
How can I choose a reliable seller for a collectible plate?
Favor a seller who answers specific questions about the plate’s year, condition, and packaging and can provide useful close-up photos. For a fragile collectible, clear communication and a careful packing plan matter more than a broad claim that it is in good condition.
Are collectible Christmas plates safe to use for food?
Do not assume that a collectible plate is food-safe just because it is porcelain. This plate is hand-wash only, but that care instruction does not confirm food safety; I’d use it for display and serve food on dinnerware made for that purpose.
Are collectible Christmas plates microwave- or dishwasher-safe?
Avoid the microwave too, and wash gently by hand to reduce wear or accidental knocks.
How do I hang a collectible plate without damaging it?
Use a wall hanger specifically sized for the plate, with protective contact points, and make sure the wall fixing is suitable for the plate and hanger together. Do not force a larger hanger onto a smaller plate; a tabletop stand is the simpler option if the fit is uncertain.
Do collectible Christmas plates hold their resale value?
Treat one as a keepsake, not an investment. Resale depends on demand for the particular year and maker as well as condition, completeness, and how easily a buyer can verify what the plate is.
Are new collectible Christmas plates better than vintage ones?
Neither is automatically better: a dated vintage plate can fill a precise collection gap, while a newer plate can suit someone who wants to start a tradition without hunting for a particular year. In either case, check the actual plate’s condition and choose the size and design that work in your display.
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