LEE/ROSE NO. 244 AND 244-X-1 CUP PLATES, LOT OF TWO, colorless, major variation with cavetto pattern lacking the central quatrefoil, each having 19 large scallops with single point between. Uncertain rarity. Probably Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. 1830-1845. 3 1/2" D.
Near proof, first with partial loss of one scallop, second with partial loss of one point.
Literature: Lee/Rose - American Glass Cup Plates, p. 192 and Bilane - Cup Plate Discoveries Since 1948, p. 15 records variation and one example.
Provenance: Collection of Jim Lawrence and Denver Smallwood, Chattanooga, TN.
Variation: John Bilane, 9/82.
Catalogue Note: This is the first example of No. 244-X-1 that we have sold. A note on plate's sleeve states there are seven known examples per John Bilane. An example from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 37, #626) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" colored list. He stated, "A newly discovered, unique, variant."

Near proof, first with partial loss of one scallop, second with partial loss of one point.