Sterling Silver Overlay Glass Plate Poppy Floral Starburst Center Vintage

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Silver on glass: a clear glass plate whose wide rim carries a flowing overlay of poppies and feathery leaves in … Read more Silver on glass: a clear glass plate whose wide rim carries a flowing overlay of poppies and feathery leaves in real silver, trailing all the way around the border, while the center is cut with a sharp many-pointed starburst that catches the light from every angle. The dark, aged tone of the silver against the bright glass gives it the moody, romantic look of Art Nouveau — poppies were one of the era's favorite flowers — and it works as a serving plate, a cake plate, or simply as a piece of wall-worthy table art.

Interesting note: silver overlay is not paint and not foil — the design is electroplated directly onto the glass, pure silver bonded to the surface a molecule at a time, which is how the metal can follow curves this fine without ever peeling away. The technique flourished in America in the early-to-mid 1900s, and the trailing poppy was its most beloved pattern.

Excellent condition. Please see all photos — they are part of the description. Packed with great care and shipped promptly. See less