LEE/ROSE NO. 562 CUP PLATE, colorless, embossed "Henry Clay", 18 large scallops with smaller pairs between. Very rare. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. 1830-1850. 3 7/16" D.
Literature: Lee/Rose - Cup Plates, p. 312. The McKearins - American Glass, pl. 171, fig. 12, "100 Best" clear. Parallels B & K I, fig. 1412. Like Elsholz, lot 1469.
Provenance: Anne Serra, Cuba, NY._x000D_
Purchased from Jeffrey S. Evans (T/A GVA), 11/11/07, lot 2313._x000D_
Ex-collection of Anne and Leon Powell (retains collection label)._x000D_
Purchased from Abraham and May, 2/69.
Catalogue Note: An example of this plate from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 38, #638) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" clear list.
Proof except for a minute flake to one scallop.

Proof except for a minute flake to one scallop.