ARABIA Finland HELSINKI & SUOMENLINNA J. Weith 1854 Museum Plate 10.5 Inch – B&W

Arabia Finland “Helsinki ja Suomenlinna” Museum Series Plate

This striking 10.5-inch collector’s plate by Arabia of Finland features an intricate black-and-white reproduction of an 1854 bird’s-eye view of Helsinki and Suomenlinna (Sveaborg), drawn by J. Weith and held by the Finnish National Museum. The detailed map-style illustration captures the historic harbor, fortifications, and city layout of mid-19th-century Helsinki, rendered with Arabia’s precise transfer-print technique.

Part of Arabia’s Museum Series, this plate celebrates Finland’s architectural and maritime heritage, making it a distinctive addition to any Scandinavian art or design collection.

• Brand: Arabia of Finland

• Design: “Helsinki ja Suomenlinna” (Helsinki and Suomenlinna)

• Artist Referenced: J. Weith, 1854

• Material: Glazed porcelain

• Color Scheme: Black and white

• Diameter: 10.5 inches

• Weight: 1 pound 5 ounces

• Markings: “Arabia Made in Finland,” with multilingual museum attribution text

• Origin: Finland, mid-20th century production

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing. The glaze retains full sheen, and the detailed map transfer is crisp and well-preserved.

This plate was acquired at a collector's estate sale in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

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