Vintage Gense Sweden 18/8 Stainless Carving Platter Wood Board MCM 19"

Vintage Gense Sweden 18/8 Stainless Steel Carving Platter with Fitted Wood Board  Beautiful vintage Gense of Sweden serving and carving platter featuring a large 18/8 stainless steel outer platter with a removable fitted wooden carving board.  The wooden insert features a recessed juice channel around the perimeter and a distinctive raised circular center detail. The combination of warm wood and streamlined stainless steel gives the piece a wonderful Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian appearance.  GENSE STAINLESS 18-8 SWEDEN  The wooden carving board is marked:  PAT. NO. 3,030,994  U.S. Patent No. 3,030,994 was issued in 1962 for a meat carving board, helping identify the intended function of this unusual piece.  Measurements  Approximately:  19 long × 13 wide  Good vintage pre-owned condition with age-appropriate wear.  The stainless steel platter shows surface scratching, spotting and discoloration consistent with previous use and age. The wooden insert shows normal surface wear from use and storage.  There are no attempts to disguise the vintage wear; please review all photographs closely for the best representation of condition.  Includes the Gense stainless steel platter and fitted wooden carving board only.  A distinctive piece of vintage Swedish serveware that's both functional and decorative—perfect for a Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian, Danish Modern or retro kitchen and dining collection.