The decoration reveals more about the designer and artist behind the piece

Knud Basse Figurine Denmark 2 Bear cubs

At the top is the Christmas Star

Marie Henriques designed the Christmas fork in 1916 with Madonna and Child as the motif

The organ is not particularly associated with Christmas

A. Michelsen 1977 Juleske Forgyldt Sterling Sølv med Emalje Sølvplet og Stålbestik The decoration reveals more aboutAnton Michelsen Christmas Spoon 1977 Gilded Sterling Silver with Enamel The artist Poul Hanmann says about his choice of motif. The rose shooting up from the frozen ground is a simple and familiar Christmas symbol. The red rose shoots up from the white snow covered ground, with the clear blue sky as a backdrop.