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# Vintage Wallace Sterling Silver #3961 Wheel-Cut Glass Divided Serving Platter
### Product Overview
Up for sale is a magnificent vintage multi-compartment divided glass relish platter or buffet serving dish. This exquisite high-quality piece features a heavy clear glass body decorated with an elegant, detailed wheel-cut floral and leaf vine pattern framing a striking central multi-point starburst motif.
The platter is wrapped in a thick, ornate sterling silver rim boasting an embossed floral scrollwork border with a detailed rope edge. The silver rim is clearly stamped with the official maker\'s hallmark on the inner rolled edge: **\"WALLACE STERLING 3961\"**.
Perfect for elegant holiday entertaining, serving appetizers, or adding a touch of classic mid-20th-century luxury to your fine sterling collection.
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### Item Specifications
* **Brand/Maker:** Wallace Silversmiths
* **Composition:** Sterling Silver Rim (.925 Purity) & Wheel-Cut Clear Glass Base
* **Pattern / Model Number:** 3961
* **Design Motif:** Cut Glass Floral Vine & Starburst Centerpiece / Embossed Floral Scroll Rim
* **Diameter:** 10.75\" (10-3/4 inches)
* **Weight:** 2 lbs 4 oz (unpacked weight)
* **Compartments:** 3-Section Divided Tray
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### 🔍 Collector\'s Note: Technical UV Blacklight Feature (Manganese Glow)
* **The Reaction:** When tested under a **365nm UV blacklight**, the glass body of this platter exhibits a soft, translucent peach-orange fluorescence (as pictured in the gallery).
* **The Science:** This subtle, warm glow is a known trait of historical **manganese**. While manganese typically fluoresces green, unique variations in the original furnace temperatures and cooling cycles can cause the element to shift its color spectrum into a soft peach or salmon hue.
* **Authenticity Proof:** This fascinating manganese shift serves as excellent visual confirmation of genuine, century-old vintage manufacturing rather than a modern factory reproduction. The tray remains completely water-clear under normal ambient room light.
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### Condition Details
* **Glass Insert:** Beautifully clear and bright. The cut facets and molded dividers are crisp. Because of the sharp, intricate nature of vintage wheel-cut glass, there may be typical minor surface marks or tiny fleabites along the sharp edges consistent with age and careful handling.
* **Sterling Silver Rim:** Outstanding structural integrity with no major dents, deep gouges, or warping along the rolled edge. It displays an authentic, age-appropriate rich patina and tarnish lines that beautifully highlight the ornate floral patterns.
* *Note: The silver has been left unpolished to preserve its historic vintage character. The buyer may polish it to a bright mirror shine if preferred. Please review all provided photos closely to judge the fine details and condition for yourself.*
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### Shipping & Handling
* **Packaging:** This is a heavy, fragile vintage piece. It will be meticulously wrapped in layers of heavy-duty bubble wrap and shipped inside a rigid, oversized box to guarantee safe transit. We proudly offer free shipping and a hassle-free 30-day return policy for a completely worry-free purchasing experience.
* **Calculated Weight:** Shipping weight is estimated at roughly 4 lbs to accommodate the proper amount of protective packaging materials.
* **Photos:** Please review all provided high-resolution photos carefully to judge the overall condition, hallmarks, and aesthetics for yourself before making an offer. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
