Vintage Norwegian Ceramic Decorative Display Plate

​Identification & History ​Manufacturer: Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker (AWF) ​Origin: Halden, Norway ​Era: Mid-Century Modern (circa 1950s–1960s) ​Model/Catalog Number: 1008 Viking (hand-inscribed on the back) ​Design Details: ​Features a Viking longship (langskip/snek) sailing with red and white striped sails reading "NORGE" (Norway). ​Crafted in a classic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern art pottery style using dark terra-cotta/clay with raised, glossy hand-painted enameling and etched (sgraffito) details. ​The back features the circular factory stamp reading "MADE IN NORWAY" with the AWF logo in the center, alongside hand-etched markings AW 1008 Viking. ​Designed specifically as a hanging wall plaque/plate, with integrated wire hanging holes on the back rim. ​About the Maker ​Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker (AWF) was established in 1943 in Halden, Norway, by Arnold Wiig and his brother-in-law, Albert Larsson. During the 1950s and 1960s, AWF became one of Norway’s most prolific ceramic design studios, well-known for producing art pottery, decorative wall plates, and handcrafted souvenirs for tourists visiting the Nordic region. ​Estimated Market Value ​Average Resale Value: $25 – $60 USD ​Collector Range: High-end specialized Scandinavian vintage shops occasionally list this exact plaque for $60 – $80 USD when in pristine condition.