The Annieglass Antique genuine 24" Gold rimmed 12" Charger plate is a vintage piece of art glass designed by artist Annie Morhauser - made in 1990. This round tray features a beautiful gold color, handcrafted, making it a unique and collectible item. Can be used as a serving tray, oversized dinner plate or charger. Handmade in the USA in California, this original design adds an elegant, classic and modern touch to any dining or decorative setting. This is
Annieglass’ most iconic design; a hand-painted band of precious metal, this metal rim is permanently fused within the glass during Annie’s perfected kiln firing process. This metal rim will not chip or wear off. During the kiln firing process, as the glass heats up, it stretches and slumps to take the shape of the handmade ceramic mold. Since gold is a precious metal, it does not stretch like glass and may pull apart, creating a crackled effect on the finished glassware. This is one of the reasons that each piece of Annieglass is unique and speaks to Annie’s belief in the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi—in which asymmetry and “imperfection” are viewed as beautiful. Once the glassware is removed from the kiln, the precious metals are set and fused into the glass, meaning the metals will not peel off or continue to pull apart for the duration of the glassware’s lifetime.