Petalware Platter - 1930 American Sweetheart Etched Depression Glass

Antique moonstone opalescent large platter. 1930 American Sweatheart pattern plate. Very thin and etched depression glass platter. Gorgeous white opalescent moonstone. American Sweetheart pattern by MacBeth Evans of Pittsburgh, PA. The pattern dates to 1930 - 1936. No manufacturer's marking. Highly collectible item. Price is listed for one plate. 11.5" in diameter About moonstone: The moonstone is characterised by an enchanting play of light. Indeed it owes its name to that mysterious shimmer which always looks different when the stone is moved and is known in the trade as 'adularescence'. Moonstone is said in crystal healing to help calm responses and stress, and avoid overreaction. It brings hope, enhances feminine energies, sensitivity, intuition, and psychic abilities. It is also said to bring strong energies of abundance to one's life. Moonstone is a stone of protection, especially during childbirth, pregnancy, and travel at sea. It is a stone of calm and relief from emotional str