LEE/ROSE NO. 586-B CUP PLATE, colorless, embossed "Ringgold. Palo Alto", 18 large scallops with smaller scallop and two points between. Extremely rare. Philadelphia area, possibly Union Glass Works. Second quarter 19th century. 3 7/16" dia.
Reference: Elsholz, lot #1485.
McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 173, fig. 25, "100 Best" clear..
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Note: AGCP notes "Stippled-type Ringgolds are, in general, even rarer than the variety with plain background. Proof specimens are virtually unobtainable."An example of this plate from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 38, #644) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" clear list.
Reference: Elsholz, lot #1485.
McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 173, fig. 25, "100 Best" clear..
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Note: AGCP notes "Stippled-type Ringgolds are, in general, even rarer than the variety with plain background. Proof specimens are virtually unobtainable."An example of this plate from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 38, #644) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" clear list.
Condition report
Near proof for this plate having only one lightly tipped large scallop along with moderate under-rim flaking/mold roughness which does not affect the rim profile, small underfill to table ring
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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
