Karin Björquist
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a 48 pieces 'Nobel' bone china dinner service, Rörstrand post 1991.
White glaze with gold decor, stamped Rörstrand NOBEL DESIGN KARIN BJÖRQUIST BONE CHINA and most pieces also 1,2, 3 or 4.
8 large plates (diam 31.3 cm)
8 side dishes (diam 17.7 cm, also marked CA in grey, one not first quality)
8 dinner plates (diam 25.7 cm)
8 soup plates (diam 22 cm, one not first quality)
7 coffee cups with saucers (one extra saucer with chipped base rim comes with the service)
8 teacups (saucers are missing).
1 salt cellar
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The Nobel service was designed for the Nobel Prize's 90th anniversary in 1991 and used at the Nobel Banquet. The service was awarded with "Utmärkt Svensk Form" (Excellent Swedish Design) in 1992. The colors are meant to symbolize "the seasons, the continents and the most important of the Nobel Prizes". The service was in production 1991-2015.
