Rare Royal Copenhagen Andersen Plate 1987 "The Nightingale" Andersen plates were produced for a limited time of 6 years, from 1983 to 1988. Based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Nightingale" English title: The Nightingale The story unfolds around the singing of a nightingale in China. It is influenced by Chinoiserie, which was popular in Europe at the time. This work was created during a period when Andersen was at the height of his career as a fairy tale writer, and it is one of Andersen's most famous fairy tales, along with "The Ugly Duckling." Also known by the titles "Nightingale" and "Night Warbler." It is in very good condition with no scratches, color blemishes, cracks, or chips.