Dishes in matted silver with polished silver rim. Central monogram JKP and, on the brim, crowned coat of arms of the Kanta-Häme region depicting a lynx passant, stars and roses. Two sizes, twelve of each, diameter 18.2 and 24.8 cm. Silver .813. Total weight ca. 9480 g.
The wooden box marked with a silver plaque: "Tasavallan Presidentti J.K. Paasikivi 27.11.1950 Hämeen väestö" (President of the Republic J.K. Paasikivi 27.11.1950 Population of Häme). Brass fittings. Blue velvet lining. Length 71 cm, width 60 cm, height 23 cm.
Minor and insignificant wear. The box with cracks due to dryness of the material, some wear. The general impression is good.
Alli and Juho Kusti Paasikivi's relatives.
A gift to President Paasikivi on his 80th birthday.
Juho Kusti Paasikivi was the president of Finland from 1946 to 1956. He was the prime minister 1944-46.