Cup plate 1800 - 1850

This opaque glass cup plate, dating from 1800-1850, is an example of pressed glass, a technique that allowed for the mass production of decorative tableware in the 19th century. The plate's intricate pattern, created by pressing the molten glass into a mold, features a central floral motif surrounded by a border of stylized leaves and swirls. Its milky white opalescence adds to its delicate beauty, reflecting light in a mesmerizing way.