Description
A classic bit of mid-century design from the Arabia Ruska range… A pair of huge serving platters (too big to fit together in the photo). The Ruska glaze was designed by Ulla Procopé in around 1960, she worked for Arabia (Finland) from 1948 to 1968. The name Ruska roughly translates from the Finnish as ‘Autumn’. These are 1972 and 1973.
The glazes on these pieces vary enormously between tan to brown to black, and these have a bit of everything – predominantly mid brown with darker brown speckles.
The left one (lighter browns) has a tiny 1mm inner rim chip, see pics.
The darker one has some slight scuffs.
Both are very good with no cutlery marks.
The logos are intact to the bases, suggest they have always been hand washed.
Simple lines and tactile, with natural autumn colouring, beautifully designed. Classic sturdy design. Brown glaze over white stoneware/earthenware. They’re perfect for serving cold meat and cheese platters and larger party dishes, especially around Christmas/party times. Deep enough to hold everything in place.
33.5cm wide x about 3.5cm tall max (pen shown for scale).
They’re chunky and heavy, weighing about 2kg each.
