Johann Haviland Zu Den 3 Husaren Restaurant Plate Dish Rasper Söhne Vintage

Interesting piece of mid-century Austrian hospitality history, a small vintage porcelain advertising/souvenir dish was custom-commissioned for the legendary fine-dining institution Restaurant "Zu den 3 Husaren" (The Three Hussars), located in the heart of Vienna, Austria until 2010.

The front has a green transferware illustration depicting three hussars on horseback, bordered by the text: RESTAURANT „ZU DEN 3 HUSAREN“ WIEN.

What was the dish used for and what could it be used for? It could be a Small Dish / Butter Pat / Trinket Dish / Ashtray. Very versatile for something so small.

There are two backstamps:

1. Johann Haviland Bavaria – green underglaze factory crown mark.
2. Rasper & Söhne / Wien I. - Graben 15 – overglaze distributor stamp from the iconic luxury homeware boutique on Vienna's exclusive Graben street.

SIZE 5.25" diameter

CONDITION Very good with no flaws noted. No chips, cracks or crazing.

This is a vintage item and it has a history. Please examine photos carefully and ask questions. We want you to love your little piece of Vienna history.