Mid-century Norwegian pewter at its finest: Kongetinn bowls with timeless Viking motifs, pristine condition.
 
Material: Hand-cast pewter
Sizes available: Smalll: 12 cm (4.7 in) diameter , large: 18.5 cm (7.3 in) diameter
Producer: Hardanger Bestikk, Norway
Period: Produced c. 1960s–1980s
Condition: Unused and flawless — no marks or wear; each comes in its original box with Kongetinn booklet (boxes show visible age/handling wear)
Markings: Stamped Kongetinn
Price: Per bowl (choose size)
 
Description
These sculptural bowls belong to Kongetinn (Royal Pewter), one of Norway’s most recognizable mid-century pewter designs. The richly cast reliefs — Saint Olav, Viking longships, Norse borders, and the inscription “Heilag Olav og hans menn” — give each piece both historic depth and decorative presence.
 
The large bowl makes a bold centerpiece, ideal for fruit, bread, or festive serving, while the smaller bowl works beautifully for sweets or as a refined accent piece. Both are unused and perfectly preserved — equally suited for functional use or as timeless collectibles.
 
The story of Kongetinn
Introduced by Hardanger Bestikk in the early 1960s, Kongetinn quickly became the company’s signature line, uniting Viking imagery with modern Scandinavian form. Its success led to the extended Kongekorpus series, which included mugs, candle snuffers, and other pewter objects carrying the same motifs. Though production ceased in the late 1980s, Kongetinn remains a beloved symbol of Norwegian craftsmanship and design heritage.
 
Summary
Kongetinn pewter bowls by Hardanger Bestikk, mid-century Norwegian design
Two sizes: 18.5 cm (7.3 in) and 12 cm (4.7 in) diameter
Viking-inspired reliefs: Saint Olav, longships, Norse ornaments, inscription
Unused, flawless condition; each in original box with booklet
A perfect gift for the Viking enthusiast or anyone with a passion for history.