ROYAL COPENHAGEN 1949 Christmas Plate The Church of Our Lady, Cathedral of Copenhagen is the subject of the Royal Copenhagen 1949 Christmas plate, the 42nd plate in the series that began in 1908 and continues to this day. It depicts The Church of Our Lady, the Lutheran (Church of Denmark) Cathedral of Copenhagen. A church has stood on this site since 1209, but the present cathedral was constructed 1817 to 1829. The famous Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen was assigned to decorate the interior of the Cathedral by creating the sculptures of Christ and the twelve Apostles together with the baptismal font. The Church of Our Lady as it looks today Photo by Lars Mongs Arxfoto The scene is embossed on Danish porcelain and hand painted in traditional Copenhagen blue under the glaze, approximate diameter 7.25 inches. The inscription includes the date 1949 and the word JUL -- the Danish word for CHRISTMAS, pronounced like the English word YULE. Appropriately marked on the back including the three wavy line trademark of Royal Copenhagen. Pierced foot for hanging wire. Artwork by Hans Henrik Hansen. Book Value (2004) was $180 to $280. EXCELLENT CONDITION (no chips, cracks, or repairs) and FIRST QUALITY (no scratch through trademark). All photos are of the ACTUAL PLATE you will receive, not the stock photos used by some sellers. SHIPPING, HANDLING and INSURANCE within the United States is just $9.95 for this item. COMBINED SHIPPING! In most cases, shipping and insurance within the United States is just $3 for each additional item when shipped together, one of the cheapest combined shipping . PLEASE! Check out my other items including other Collector, Commemorative, Christmas and Mother's Day plates starting under $4.00! RETURNABLE! for a full refund if item not as described. Please b ask your questions before bidding. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS – PLEASE INQUIRE!