1932 Artisan Porcelain Lustreware Dish

Whether ceramic or porcelain, any form can be finished with Lustre glazing. Lustre glazing basically means " shiny finish," and the process has been around for centuries. Artisan potters and kiln factories would use various metal oxides instead of mineral oxides to create an iridescent finish.
Metal oxides, like silver and copper, can be fused to any glaze and fired in a special kiln to create a thin layered shell.
The process for Lustre glazing normally takes a few steps:
First, a paste containing the metal oxides; is applied to the existing glaze.
Next, the piece is fired again in a "muffle kiln" that is made to control the oxygen levels, preventing oxidation.
While the piece is being re-fired, the metal oxides break down to a few atoms thick. This creates a thin metallic layer, making the piece iridescent.
Lastly, when cooling, the metal oxides fuse with the underlying glaze by hardening to complete a durable shell.
Lustre glazed items are usually called "lustreware" when the metal glazing has been done on giftware, kitchenware, and other useable dishware.
This piece is made of porcelain and is in the design of a flower shaped candy dish. Unknown if the artisan made the porcelain (was DIY 1930s) themselves, or lustre glazed a random piece.
The artisan made this during the American Depression Era, so this item could have been giftware from a small vendor as well.
The glazes are REMARKABLE with copper as the metal oxide on the outside and almond glaze on the inside. The petals or border of the dish are gilded with gold oxides. The craftsmanship is very high tier for the 1930's as well as the nowadays. Signed Florina and dated Mar. 28, '32 with no porcelain production markings visible. Has a few light surface scratches on outside but not noticeable in reflection.
No chips and no cracks, the dish weighs 6 ounces and measures 5.25" X 5.25" X 2.25".
Florina means flower and during the time this lustreware was made, Jeannette Glass Co. made gold iridescent glass called Flora Gold. This piece obviously is not glass, so please do not confuse this purchase with "depression glass" it is much rarer.....it's depression porcelain!
Made as a candy dish but is multi-use.
Popular candy in 1932 when lustreware item was made were Boston Baked Beans, Candy Buttons, Sugar Candies, and Snaps! MemoryLaneVintiques does not know what "Snaps" are:)

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