$35.00
This is a fun piece that can be used as a trivet, a wall plaque or a tapas platter. In Norway, it would be used to prepare and serve an open-face sandwich. The design period is 1960 to 1969. This platter has 67 on the back so we assume that’s the production year. It’s in great shape with no cracks or crazing in the enamel. The platter is 8″ long, 5″ at its widest and 1/4″ thick. It weighs just under 13oz.
The poem is by Johan Herman Wessel, a Danish poet, and says; “At smørrebrød er ikke mad, og kierlighed er ikke had, Det er for tiden hvad jeg ved om smørrebrød og kierlighed”. Loosely translated: “That a sandwich is not a meal, and love is not hate is what I for the time know about sandwiches and love.”
We currently have 2 of these if you want a set.
About the manufacturer:
Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik (Porsgrund’s Porcelain factory) has been a staple of Norwegian porcelain since 1885. Many of Norway’s most renowned designers have collaborated with Porsgrund. If you peek into the cupboards in most Norwegian kitchens, you’ll probably find something from Porsgrund.
We have another piece for the collection <here>.
Johan Herman Wessel
In stock
All of our gently used items are hand selected and purchased in Norway, then lovingly packed up and shipped to us for sale in the US.
VINTAGE NOTE: Please remember that this item is handcrafted and has already had a previous life. Therefore, there might be the occasional scuffs, dings, or signs of wear. We will do our best to document any imperfections and provide clear photographs but hope that you see any small blemishes as signs of personality like we do!
| Weight | 16 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10 × 7 × 2 in |
