Copy from 1862 after Thorvaldsen's original from Rome 1811

The rays of the Christmas Star shine on the white enameled berries

At the top is the Christmas Star

Anton Michelsen Gilded Sterling Silver Christmas Spoon 1987

A. Michelsen 1977 Juleske Forgyldt Sterling Sølv med Emalje Sølvplet og Stålbestik Copy from 1862 after Thorvaldsen'sAnton 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.