What's the point of this Quistgaard tray?

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cada

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03/01/2018 1:32 pm

I've had this kicking about for some time, and have just got around to refinishing it - it's turned out beautifully and the piece is a joy to behold......but what they heck is it? Presumably the shape lends it to some specific function? My searching of Quistgaard designs has proved fruitless- just a couple of old eBay listings.

I know that there are some serious Quistgaard collectors on here so I'm hoping someone with access to a catalogue can shed some light on this for me.

It hasn't been used for cutting on (thank goodness) so maybe it's just for serving/display?

Marvel at it anyway...

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Mark

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03/01/2018 2:44 pm

Perhaps it is for de-crumbing a tablecloth? Many Quistgaard aficionados are messy eaters. I first heard that on The Hollywood Squares.

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Aunt Mark

ps I like it.

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03/01/2018 2:48 pm

The best suggestion so far, and completely plausible. Slightly embarrassed that I couldn't see the obvious.

I am much obliged,

Claire

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03/01/2018 2:52 pm

Yup, it's a crumber. Here are some others. The half-round one was designed by B

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03/01/2018 3:02 pm

Only it's HUGE and rather unwieldy because of that - you certainly couldn't hold it in one hand. It measures 50cm/20" across and 40cm/16 in depth - which leaves me with more questions than answers in some ways as I ponder the table habits of others...

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03/01/2018 3:12 pm

OK, that IS big! Not something at all practical for sweeping crumbs off a table while there are still dishes and glassware in the way. Maybe a fancy dustpan?? (kind of half joking)

CORRECTION: Kay Bojesen designed the half round crumber above--not Mogensen! My bad.

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03/01/2018 3:18 pm

It's very strange isn't it? The shape lends itself to being swept into but there's nowhere shaped to hold it (notwithstanding that the sheer scale is off for a one handed operation) . Thank you for sharing the photos and references - those are beautiful.

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03/01/2018 3:25 pm

Pool table crumber.

Yup,

Aunt Mark

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03/01/2018 3:38 pm

Aunt Mark, you crack me up.

AND OH WAIT, i've got it--finally saw the side views of the thing. It's a meat carving board. I assumed from the top view that it was one thickness--thin-- front to back but it's not, it's thick and it has cleats to keep the thinner edge high. The goal was for the meat juices to pool at one end away from the carving area, not spilling onto the table. I used to have the Dansk staved teak carving board with this same slant feature built into it. If you google "Dansk carving board" you'll see some more photos of your board.

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03/01/2018 3:51 pm

Ahh, perfect thank you - this explains so much. I've never cooked or eaten meat in my life so I couldn't see the purpose - and I wonder if the original owner may have been similarly inclined as there were no signs of 'juices' (shudder) or knife marks.

I shall employ its shape to ensure my apples cannot roll away to freedom.

Thanks all

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