Opalescent Blue Fluted Glass Plate

This item is an opalescent glass plate, circular in form with a distinctive fluted or ruffled edge. The primary color appears to be a soft, translucent blue, which exhibits opalescent qualities, meaning it displays a milky or pearlescent sheen that subtly changes with light and viewing angle. The center of the plate is smooth and unadorned, while the broad rim features a series of ten pronounced flutes or pleats that radiate from the central well to the outer edge. These flutes give the plate a decorative, undulating profile. Between the flutes, in the flattened areas of the rim, there appears to be a faint, embossed or molded floral or scrollwork pattern, adding a delicate textural detail. The material is glass, likely pressed glass, given the consistency of its design and the fluted pattern. Its condition, as far as can be discerned from the image, suggests it is well-preserved with no obvious chips, cracks, or significant wear visible on the upper surface. The opalescence suggests it might be from the late 19th or early 20th century, a period when such glass finishes were popular, particularly in art glass or pressed glass tableware. The craftsmanship indicates a factory-produced item, though the intricate fluting and subtle pattern add to its aesthetic appeal. No maker's marks or signatures are visible in the provided image.

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