Gustavsberg | Emma (brun) | Hoff | SA-1 | Lindberg

The Elusive Emma by Paul Hoff & Stig Lindberg...

Cups have names, this we know by now. Sometimes the names are fairly self explanatory “Krusbär” (gooseberry) describes the motif for example on Hennix’ rare coffee cup. Sometimes, in the case of this one, the answer is destined to elude us.

“Emma” is by Paul Hoff (an artist who is far more famous for his expensive figurines and special series plates than for his artwork on cups). Emma comes in green and brown. Brown was the most widely produced at the time and is usually available. Green is rarer. But then he does another cup - it’s called Japan (in red and blue). Look closely and you’ll see it’s Emma again. It’s the rarest of the Emmas. (His cup “Paulin” could also be Emma at a distance. His last cup “Fleur” (only issued on the SAL model), could well be Emma - in focus.

This listing is for the SA-1 coffee cup, (a larger teacup model LL is listed elsewhere).

Coffee cup diameter: 6.5cm
Coffee cup saucer diameter: 13.5cm