LEE/ROSE NO. 147-C CUP PLATE, blue, 28 scallops with single point between. Very rare. Midwestern. Second quarter 19th century. 2 3/4" dia.
Reference: Elsholz, lot #221.
McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 182, fig. 40, "100 Best" colored.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.Arman Absentee Auctions, 5/13/87, lot #41 (1 of 2), $55.00.
Note: AGCP notes "Perfect specimens in either clear or blue are practically unheard of."An example of this plate from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 36, #555) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" colored list.
Reference: Elsholz, lot #221.
McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 182, fig. 40, "100 Best" colored.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.Arman Absentee Auctions, 5/13/87, lot #41 (1 of 2), $55.00.
Note: AGCP notes "Perfect specimens in either clear or blue are practically unheard of."An example of this plate from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 36, #555) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" colored list.
Condition report
Numerous rim chips and spalls causing moderate losses
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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
