Vintage 1940s Pep Grill Restaurantware Oval Platter

Vintage 1940s Pep Grill Restaurantware Oval Platter

Vintage 1940s Pep Grill Restaurantware Oval Platter

$28.00
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Vintage 1940s Pep Grill Restaurantware Oval Platter
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Vintage 1940s Pep Grill Restaurantware Oval Platter
$28.00

Own a fascinating piece of mid-century Pennsylvania dining history with this authentic Vintage 1940s Pep Grill Restaurant Oval Platter. Sourced from the historic Pep Grill in Harrisburg, PA, this heavy-duty, commercial-grade vitrified ceramic platter features a wonderfully retro, stylized red lobster graphic prominently stamped on the front.

Manufactured to endure the high-volume environment of a bustling 1940s diner, this thick-rimmed platter offers excellent heat retention and structural durability. It serves as a fantastic conversation piece for serving seafood, a unique addition to a vintage advertising collection, or a rugged piece of nostalgia for a retro kitchen display.

  • Origin: Pep Grill (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)

  • Era: 1940s / Mid-Century Retro

  • Design: Red Lobster Graphic Transfer

  • Material: Heavy, Commercial-Grade Vitrified Ceramic

  • Shape: Oval Serving Platter

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition considering its age and commercial use. Free of major chips or structural cracks. The lobster graphic remains beautifully visible and full of retro character.

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