Antique Opalescent Pressed Sandwich Glass Flower Curtain Tie-Back Rosette

Here’s an antique opalescent pressed glass flower curtain tie-back, holdback, or rosette plate, dating from the mid-19th century (circa 1840–1870) and made by Boston & Sandwich Glass Company.

Key Features:

• Design: Multi-layered pressed glass flower or rosette shape with textured beaded petal borders and a central aperture (hole) for a metal shank or screw.

• Material: Translucent milky-white glass with characteristic blue-to-pink opalescent or fire-opal highlights around the edges and raised details.

• Origin/Age: Commonly attributed to American lacy pressed glass production from the Victorian/Civil War era (approx. 1840–1860).

This piece has a 3 inch diameter and is in very good condition. It has a small flea bite on a petal but isn’t cracked or chipped. It displays very well and looks great backlit! Elegant and delicate, it’s hard to believe it’s more than 150 years old!