Crystal Plates

Name: Crystal Plates
 
Type: Starburst Cut Glass Dessert Plates (Set of 2)
 
Year: Mid to Late 20th Century (likely 1960s–1980s)
 
Set: No
 
Mark: None - Unmarked; typical of pressed crystal-style production from Europe or North America
 
History: This pair of dessert or side plates features a striking starburst and petal pattern, combining cut-style pressed glass with an intricate geometric motif. The alternating pointed and petaled edging creates a radiant appearance, mimicking traditional lead crystal but made through a pressed glass method common in mid-century designs.
 
 
Despite being unmarked, the craftsmanship and clarity suggest mid-to-late 20th-century mass production by companies specializing in decorative yet affordable glassware. Makers such as Indiana Glass (USA), Anchor Hocking, or lesser-known European factories often produced similar styles, capitalizing on the popularity of crystal-like glassware during that period.
 
 
The thickness, optical clarity, and molded detail are all consistent with decorative tableware used for cakes, sweets, or canapé service. The symmetry and crispness of the mold points to a post-war mechanized process rather than earlier hand-cut techniques.
 
 
These plates are collectible today for their visual appeal and utility in vintage-themed tablescapes. While not high-value crystal, they are charming accent pieces.
 
Flaws: None