LEE/ROSE NO. 561 CUP PLATE, colorless, octagonal with seven even scallops between corners, light rivet head in center. Very rare. Midwestern, probably Pittsburgh. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/2" dia.
Reference: Elsholz, lot #1467, which was exhibited at the Henry Ford Museum in 1960.
McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 171, fig. 1, "100 Best" clear.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. James H. Rose, 1968, $150.00.
Note: An example of this plate from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 38, #653) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" clear list where he described it as extremely rare.
Reference: Elsholz, lot #1467, which was exhibited at the Henry Ford Museum in 1960.
McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 171, fig. 1, "100 Best" clear.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. James H. Rose, 1968, $150.00.
Note: An example of this plate from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 38, #653) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" clear list where he described it as extremely rare.
Condition report
Rim with a V-shape chip erasing several scallops, another smaller chip causing the loss of one scallop, partial loss of several other side and one corner scallop
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Auction details
Spring Cataloged Auction of Glass & Lighting
6:30 AM PT - May 17th, 2008
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Green Valley Auctions
2259 Green Valley Lane
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
