{"product_id":"antique-faience-arabia","title":"Antique faience Arabia serving platter, rare mark 1887-1910","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAntique faience serving platter by Arabia, made in Helsinki during the period when Finland was still part of the Russian Empire.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe softly irregular outline and gently raised rim make the platter suitable for serving, display, or as part of a collection of early Finnish ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRare Arabia Helsingfors Mark\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse carries a rare Arabia factory mark featuring the two-headed eagle of the Russian Empire with the Finnish lion coat of arms on its chest and the inscription Arabia Helsingfors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platter also has the impressed factory marking Arabia ZJ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese markings date the piece to 1887 to 1910 and place it among the early production of Arabia in Helsinki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: Arabia\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Finland\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: 1887 to 1910\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Faience ceramic\u003cbr\u003eColour: Warm ivory\u003cbr\u003eMarking: Arabia Helsingfors imperial eagle mark\u003cbr\u003eImpressed marking: Arabia ZJ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 22.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 18 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique condition consistent with age. The glaze shows extensive fine crazing. There are signs of wear on the underside, including fine surface hairlines, along with other minor traces of age and use. Please, refer to the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arabia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54906798866773,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Antique_faience_platter_two_headedeagle_mark_Arabia_Helsingfors_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1788979524","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/antique-faience-arabia","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}