Vintage Avon 1876 Cape Cod Ruby Red Glass Oval Serving Roman Rosette Tray For Sale

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Up for acquisition is a striking vestige of old-world banquet ritual: a vintage oval ruby red glass serving platter from the iconic 1876 Cape Cod Collection, manufactured exclusively for Avon by the historic Wheaton Glass Company. Hand-selected for our collection due to its deep, blood-red coloration and heavy architectural molding, this magnificent tray functions as an atmospheric anchor for your gothic dinner parties, dark academia display cabinets, or ritual altar rooms.
--- ITEM SPECIFICS & MEASUREMENTS ---• Object Type: Oval Serving Platter / Pressed Glass Gallery Tray• Material: Heavy Structural Pressed Ruby Red Glass• Pattern Profile: 1876 Cape Cod Collection (Roman Rosette & Diamond Point)• Manufacturer: Wheaton Glass Company (For Avon Products Inc.)• Relic Stamp / Marks: Embossed \"© AVON\" text on the upper reverse rim• Total Length: Approx. 13.5 inches• Total Width: Approx. 10.5 inches• Style Category: Victorian Gothic / Vampire Dining / Cabinet Core / Dark Academia
--- THE DESIGN ---Meticulously pressed during the late 20th century, the \"1876 Cape Cod\" profile is heavily inspired by 19th-century Early American \"Roman Rosette\" Sandwich Glass. The large, elongated basin features a brilliant radiating starburst centerpiece that directs light outward toward a wide rim embellished with deep geometric diamond-point border details and delicate scalloped edges. Poured in a rich, deeply saturated royal ruby glass, this heavy platter acts as a dark reflecting pool, trapping passing shadows and pooling low candlelight into a hypnotic, crimson glow.
RELIC STAMPThe reverse border of the glass features the definitive hallmark of its mid-century collectors\' heritage: a crisp, raised industrial stamp reading \"© AVON.\" Serving as a material testament to an era when American glassworks revived classical, antique silhouettes for everyday domestic luxury, this explicit stamp anchors the piece firmly within the golden era of modern holiday serveware curation.
--- PROP STYLING & ALTAR USE ---• The Ceremonial Feast: Elevate your dark dinner parties by using this 13.5-inch platter to serve seasonal fruits, dark botanicals, or artisanal appetizers, letting the crimson glass provide a rich contrast to black table linens.• The Grand Altar Base: Place this heavy tray at the center of your altar setup to display human skull replicas, heavy raw quartz points, and tarot cards framed by the intricate diamond-point trim.• Gothic Candle Gallery: Arrange a cluster of dripping black and crimson wax pillar tapers directly onto the basin. The thick, heat-resistant vintage glass safely pools melting wax while creating a beautifully dramatic, macabre tableau.
--- CONDITION REPORT ---Excellent vintage condition. The heavy, structural pressed glass body is completely flawless, showing zero chips, hairline fractures, deep fleabites, or structural repairs. The glossy crimson finish remains exceptionally bright, rich, and reflective, with only the lightest, age-appropriate micro-wear on the base from historic shelf display. Ready for immediate atmospheric styling. Please view all high-resolution photos to admire the magnificent color saturation and rosette detailing.
--- SHIPPING & PACKAGING ---At Shroud & Shadow, we treat fragile relics like ancient artifacts. Your ruby glass platter will be individually swaddled in multiple layers of premium protective cushioning and double-boxed to ensure a completely safe, unbroken journey to your sanctuary. We gladly combine shipping on multiple items. Explore our storefront for more dark aesthetic, cottage-goth, and unique vintage treasures!