This substantial serving platter serves as a luminous centerpiece, defined by its sophisticated octagonal geometry and delicate "Rosalin" hue. The translucent glass interacts dynamically with ambient light, casting soft warmth across its expansive surface while highlighting the clean, architectural lines of the rim. Flanked by two integrated, stylized handles, the piece possesses a balanced, sculptural presence that transcends its utilitarian origins.
Attribution & Period
United States, 1930s. This piece is a quintessential example of American Depression-era glassware, stylistically aligned with the production of major Ohio Valley glassworks such as Federal Glass or Hazel-Atlas. The geometric octagonal silhouette, coupled with the specific optic-pink tint and molded "open-loop" handles, is characteristic of the machine-pressed manufacturing techniques used to achieve Art Deco elegance for the domestic interior during the Early Modern period.
Dimensions & Weight
Height: 1.25 in
Width / Diameter: 14 in (including handles)
Depth / Base Diameter: 6 in
Weight: 2.736 lbs
Condition
The platter is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or professional repairs. Consistent with age and light domestic use, the central well exhibits a few light utensil scratches visible only under close inspection or direct raking light. The base shows minimal shelf wear, and the glass remains clear with no evidence of "sick" glass or clouding.
Authenticity & Construction
This piece was produced via high-pressure metal molds, a hallmark of 20th-century American industrial design. The uniformity of the octagonal facets and the seamless integration of the handles demonstrate the technical proficiency of mid-depression manufacturing. The weight and thickness of the glass provide a structural permanence often missing in contemporary reproductions.
Placement
This platter is ideally suited for a minimalist sideboard or an illuminated display cabinet within a Regency or Mid-Century inspired interior. Its oversized scale allows it to function as a standalone decorative charger or as a sophisticated base for a sculptural centerpiece.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE
This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many MCM and antique design objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than guaranteed maker identification.
This substantial serving platter serves as a luminous centerpiece, defined by its sophisticated octagonal geometry and delicate "Rosalin" hue. The translucent glass interacts dynamically with ambient light, casting soft warmth across its expansive surface while highlighting the clean, architectural lines of the rim. Flanked by two integrated, stylized handles, the piece possesses a balanced, sculptural presence that transcends its utilitarian origins.
Attribution & Period
United States, 1930s. This piece is a quintessential example of American Depression-era glassware, stylistically aligned with the production of major Ohio Valley glassworks such as Federal Glass or Hazel-Atlas. The geometric octagonal silhouette, coupled with the specific optic-pink tint and molded "open-loop" handles, is characteristic of the machine-pressed manufacturing techniques used to achieve Art Deco elegance for the domestic interior during the Early Modern period.
Dimensions & Weight
Height: 1.25 in
Width / Diameter: 14 in (including handles)
Depth / Base Diameter: 6 in
Weight: 2.736 lbs
Condition
The platter is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or professional repairs. Consistent with age and light domestic use, the central well exhibits a few light utensil scratches visible only under close inspection or direct raking light. The base shows minimal shelf wear, and the glass remains clear with no evidence of "sick" glass or clouding.
Authenticity & Construction
This piece was produced via high-pressure metal molds, a hallmark of 20th-century American industrial design. The uniformity of the octagonal facets and the seamless integration of the handles demonstrate the technical proficiency of mid-depression manufacturing. The weight and thickness of the glass provide a structural permanence often missing in contemporary reproductions.
Placement
This platter is ideally suited for a minimalist sideboard or an illuminated display cabinet within a Regency or Mid-Century inspired interior. Its oversized scale allows it to function as a standalone decorative charger or as a sophisticated base for a sculptural centerpiece.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE
This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many MCM and antique design objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than guaranteed maker identification.
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