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LEE/ROSE NO. 619-B CUP PLATE, all-over silver ni

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LEE/ROSE NO. 619-B CUP PLATE, all-over silver nitrate/amber staining with scallops left colorless, embossed "Benjamin Franklin", 57 even scallops. Extremely rare, only three or four recorded. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 7/16" dia.
Reference: Elsholz, lot #1535.
B & K I, fig. 1421..
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Note: An example of this plate from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 37, #597) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" colored list.

As is with 1 1/2" and 3/4" cracks off rim, one scallop tipped and three others lightly tipped

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