Vintage B&G Copenhagen Porcelain Mother's Day Mors Dag 1978 Collector Plate

Vintage 1978 plate from Bing & Grondahl (B&G) Copenhagen Porcelain depicting a mother swan and her babies cygnets. The word "Mors Dag 1978" is written on the plate. The plate's painter's stamp, V, B&G initials and its Three Towers logo are marked at the back of the plate. Plate Number 9378 and the word "Mother's Day" are also stamped at the back of the plate. Made in Denmark. Cobalt blue color. Bing & Grondahl roots goes back to 1853, when brothers Frederik Vilhelm Grøndahl , Meyer and Jacob Bing founded it. Grøndahl had a great deal of experience with the production process involved from his years with the Royal Copenhagen. In a few years the company became a contender in the ceramics market. In 1886 B&G introduced underglaze blue decorations. Three towers, a stylized castle mark and B&G initials have been the company logo since 1898. In 1987 B&G merged with its biggest local competitor, Royal Copenhagen. The plate has two holds in the back to allow for hanging. Approximate Diameter: 6" Approximate weight: 7.2 oz Excellent condition, no chip, no crack. Offers are welcomed