LEE/ROSE NO. 38 CUP PLATE, brilliant amethyst, 17 even scallops. Unique. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. 3 1/4" d.
Reference: Elsholz, lot #209, this being the actual example.
Provenance: Collection of Anne and the late Leon Powell. Green Valley Auctions, Inc., 5/2/03, lot #12, $2,200.Ex-coll: Robert W. King.Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., 12/9/86, lot #209, $1,700.Ex-coll: William J. Elsholz.James H. Rose, 3/28/68.Ex-coll: Louise S. Esterly.Ex-coll: George C. Cannon.
Note: An important plate with impeccable provenance and in fine condition. This is the actual plate included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 36, #524) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" colored list.
Reference: Elsholz, lot #209, this being the actual example.
Provenance: Collection of Anne and the late Leon Powell. Green Valley Auctions, Inc., 5/2/03, lot #12, $2,200.Ex-coll: Robert W. King.Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., 12/9/86, lot #209, $1,700.Ex-coll: William J. Elsholz.James H. Rose, 3/28/68.Ex-coll: Louise S. Esterly.Ex-coll: George C. Cannon.
Note: An important plate with impeccable provenance and in fine condition. This is the actual plate included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 36, #524) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" colored list.
Condition report
Excellent condition, chip on reverse of one scallop which slightly disfigures the profile, otherwise only some light edge and top-rim flakes/mold roughness, slight underfill and shoulder warp
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Auction details
Fall Americana & Decorative Arts: 4 Sessions
7:00 AM PT - Nov 11th, 2007
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Green Valley Auctions
2259 Green Valley Lane
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
