Plate 1870 - 1890

This "Plate" was created by Challinor, Taylor and Company between 1870 and 1890. The piece features a swirling pattern of black, white, and purple glass, enclosed in a delicate latticework border. This plate, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an excellent example of the intricate craftsmanship and colorful designs of 19th-century American glassmaking. The swirling patterns are a characteristic of "swirl glass" popular in the 19th century, where glass of varying colors is spun together in a centrifugal motion.