Adam Oehlenschläger 1779-1979
The fifth plate in the Royal Copenhagen Bicentennial Series of six plates, which started with Royal Copenhagen’s Bicentennial 1775-1975 and continued with the US Bicentennial 1776-1976. Adam Oehlenschläger (1779-1850) was a Danish poet and playwright who introduced romanticism into Danish literature. He wrote the lyrics to the song Der er et yndigt land (There is a lovely country), which is the national anthem of Denmark.
The design is embossed on Danish porcelain and hand painted in traditional Copenhagen cobalt blue under the glaze. Diameter just over 7 inches, fully marked on the back including the three wavy line trademark of Royal Copenhagen. Pierced foot for hanging wire. Designed by Sven Vestergaard whose SV monogram appears on the back.
EXCELLENT CONDITION (no chips, cracks, or repairs) and FIRST QUALITY no scratch through the trademark. A handsome plate.
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