LEE/ROSE NO. 82 CUP PLATE, strong fiery opalescent shading to a colorless rim, plain rim. Extremely rare. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 5/8" dia.
Reference: Elsholz, lot #332.
McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 178, fig. 80, "100 Best" colored.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., 5/17/74, lot #362, $120.00. Ex-collection: Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth D. Wakefield.
Note: An example of this plate from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 36, #540) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" colored list where he noted "no perfect specimen is known.".
Reference: Elsholz, lot #332.
McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 178, fig. 80, "100 Best" colored.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., 5/17/74, lot #362, $120.00. Ex-collection: Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth D. Wakefield.
Note: An example of this plate from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 36, #540) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" colored list where he noted "no perfect specimen is known.".
Condition report
Well above average having only a small chip and flake to outer rim, along with minor mold roughness under rim
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Spring Cataloged Auction of Glass & Lighting
6:30 AM PT - May 17th, 2008
offered by
Green Valley Auctions
2259 Green Valley Lane
Mt. Crawford VA 22841
Mt. Crawford VA 22841
