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Silver Overlaid Black Amethyst Glass Dish/stand
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Silver Overlaid Black Amethyst Glass Dish/stand

1920 - 1940
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A very pretty black amethyst glass dish with silver overlay leaf decoration. The dish is probably american and could also be used as a bottle coaster. The glass appears black but with a strong light on it becomes amethyst hued. It measures 16 cms in diameter (6.25 ins) and stands on 3 feet, also etched with leaf decoration. In excellent original condition this piece dates from the mid 20th century.

Date of Manufacture

Marion David Decorative Arts has dated this Silver Overlay Glass Dish to the 1940s.

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SA1242209
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Description
A very pretty black amethyst glass dish with silver overlay leaf decoration. The dish is probably american and could also be used as a bottle coaster. The glass appears black but with a strong light on it becomes amethyst hued. It measures 16 cms in diameter (6.25 ins) and stands on 3 feet, also etched with leaf decoration. In excellent original condition this piece dates from the mid 20th century.
Date of Manufacture

Marion David Decorative Arts has dated this Silver Overlay Glass Dish to the 1940s.

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SA1242209
Marion David Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026

We specialise in quality decorative items from the arts & crafts/art nouveau and art deco periods

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A circular black amethyst glass dish featuring a scalloped rim decorated with a silver overlay grapevine pattern.
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Archive I A circular black amethyst glass dish featuring a scalloped rim decorated with a silver overlay grapevine pattern.

Silver Overlaid Black Amethyst Glass Dish/stand

Archive II A circular black amethyst glass dish featuring a scalloped rim decorated with a silver overlay grapevine pattern. View II
Archive III A circular black amethyst glass dish featuring a scalloped rim decorated with a silver overlay grapevine pattern. View III
Archive IV A circular black amethyst glass dish featuring a scalloped rim decorated with a silver overlay grapevine pattern. View IV
Archive V A circular black amethyst glass dish featuring a scalloped rim decorated with a silver overlay grapevine pattern. View V
Archive VI A circular black amethyst glass dish featuring a scalloped rim decorated with a silver overlay grapevine pattern. View VI
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Marion David Decorative Arts
Telephone 07973 343223
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Hertfordshire
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Marion David Decorative Arts
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A circular black amethyst glass dish featuring a scalloped rim decorated with a silver overlay grapevine pattern.
SILVER OVERLAID BLACK AMETHYST GLASS DISH/STAND
Ref: SA1242209
A circular black amethyst glass dish featuring a scalloped rim decorated with a silver overlay grapevine pattern.
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  • ObjectDecorative Dishes
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialAmethyst Glass, Silver
  • ColourBlack, Silver
  • MotifsGrapevine pattern, Scalloped rim, Silver overlay

This Art Deco decorative dish originates from the mid twentieth century. Formed from black amethyst glass, the piece reveals its deep amethyst hue under strong light and carries a silver overlay finish. The construction incorporates a circular body measuring 16 cm in diameter, a scalloped rim, and three feet. Surface decoration includes an etched grapevine pattern along the rim and feet. The blue fabric background and the reflective highlights on the glass surface are visible. In a modern interior, this item functions as a bottle coaster or a display piece on a sideboard top. The compact scale suits placement in living spaces or dining rooms as a decorative accessory. Maintenance involves routine cleaning appropriate for glass and silver overlay materials, preserving the original condition for daily use or collection display.

FAQs

Silver overlay glass is a decorative glassmaking technique developed in the late 19th century where electroplated silver is applied directly onto a glass surface to form intricate surface patterns.

A conductive flux paste was painted onto the glass in the desired design before the piece was immersed in an electroplating bath, bonding a layer of pure silver directly to the glass surface.

Authentic pieces feature electroformed silver with tangible depth rather than flat metallic paint, often accompanied by silver purity hallmarks and genuine dark translucency visible when black amethyst glass is held up to light.

Position the item on a sideboard, console table, or display cabinet where overhead or natural side lighting highlights the metallic sheen against the dark glass background.

Wipe gently with a soft microfiber cloth and mild warm soap solution, avoiding harsh liquid polishes or abrasive pads that could scratch or detach the delicate metallic detailing.
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