LEE/ROSE NO. 619-A CUP PLATE, colorless with silver nitrate/amber stained cavetto, embossed "Benjamin Franklin", 59 even scallops. Extremely rare, only six recorded by Bilane. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 7/16" dia.
Reference: Elsholz, lot #1533.
B & K I, fig. 1420a.
Bilane, p. 34.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Collector's Sales & Service, 9/21/93, lot #284.
Note: An example of this plate from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 37, #598) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" colored list.
Reference: Elsholz, lot #1533.
B & K I, fig. 1420a.
Bilane, p. 34.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Collector's Sales & Service, 9/21/93, lot #284.
Note: An example of this plate from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 37, #598) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" colored list.
Condition report
Near proof having only three tipped scallops
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Spring Cataloged Auction of Glass & Lighting
5:30 AM PT - May 17th, 2008
offered by
Green Valley Auctions
2259 Green Valley Lane
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
