Plate

Art Historical Context

This delicate plate, crafted around 1885 by an unknown artist, exemplifies the refined glassmaking traditions of the late Victorian era Measuring just 5 inches in diameter it features a lustrous satin green surface combined with white opaque glass, through free-blowing techniques that allowed artisans to create thin, elegant forms. The satin finish—produced by acid-etching the glass for a soft, velvety texture—was a hallmark of mid-to-late 19th innovation, prized for its subtle iridescence and resistance to fingerprints. In the context of British decorative arts, such pieces were popular for ...