This impressive 13.5-inch pressed glass platter embodies the craftsmanship of the 1890–1917 manganese‑decolorized era, when American glasshouses elevated everyday tableware into works of art. Molded in heavy, brilliant glass with deep floral relief and a scalloped rim, it reflects the precision of turn‑of‑the‑century pattern glass production. During this period, manganese dioxide was used as a premium decolorizer, giving pieces like this their crystal clarity and the potential for a soft amethyst hue as they age. Large serving pieces from this era are increasingly scarce, especially in this condition and diameter. This platter stands as both a functional centerpiece and a collectible artifact from the final decades of true Early American Pattern Glass, offering beauty, history, and rarity in one substantial display piece.

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