Estate VTG 1920-1940 Octagonal 8" Glass Platter Sterling Silver Floral Overlay Art Deco

Step back in time with this exquisite Depression Era octagonal glass serving platter. Produced between the 1920s and 1940s, this piece represents a classic special occasion item from a bygone era, featuring a genuine Sterling Silver Overlay in a delicate Art Deco floral filigree design. Era & History: Authentic 1920s-1940s production. During this time, silver was electroplated onto glass blanks through a precise chemical silver deposit process, a popular technique used to add elegance to affordable glassware during the Great Depression. Maker: While common for these items to be unmarked, they were typically crafted by specialty silvering houses like the Silver City Glass Co. or Rockwell Silver Company using high-quality glass blanks from makers like Federal Glass or Duncan & Miller. Size: 8 inches across (including handles). Condition: Good vintage condition for its age. There is minor silver loss and a small scratch on the reverse side that is visible through the clear glass. These are pictured and enlarged so you can see. This piece was produced during the Golden Age of Silver Overlay (1920s–1940s). It was a time when such elegant items were cherished Sunday Best pieces in American households. Electroplated Craftsmanship: The silver isn't just painted on; it was applied via a sophisticated electro-chemical process that bonded real sterling silver to the glass. The plate is marked sterling.