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For this spring's auction, company president and senior auctioneer Jeffrey S. Evans and his knowledgeable staff produced an attractive 140-page full color, detailed catalog - sure to become another valuable reference tool for glass collectors and dealers alike. Evans reported that his staff processed more than 1,700 absentee bids and handled 335 "live" telephone bids for the sale which drew bidders from 34 states as well as Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany. Numerous important collections were featured in the sale including the lifetime collection of Dr. Frank L. and Betty Iber of Riverside, Illinois (Mrs. Iber is a past Vice President and Treasurer of the National Early American Glass Club (NEAGC) as well as being one of the founders of the Baltimore, Maryland chapter); the collection of Miriam E. and the late Robert H. Mucha of Langhorne, Pennsylvania (Mrs. Mucha is a past President of the NEAGC and was formerly in charge of glass at the Philadelphia Museum of Art); the Hiebert Myers Collection, assembled by Muriel Walker Hiebert Myers and the late Dr. Joelle C. Hiebert of Maine (Dr. Hiebert also served as President of the NEAGC); the antique and contemporary paperweight collection of Dr. and Mrs. Oscar Hollander of Cape Cod, Massachussets; the collection of Dolores Winckler of Hawthorne Woods, Illinois; and choice selections from the collection of Sylvia and Ken Lyon of Fishers Hill, Virginia. Friday's Session #1 which featured pattern and blown-molded, free-blown, drinking vessels and early cut and engraved glass, began promptly at 2:00 p.m. with a selection of late 18th to third quarter 19th century flasks and bottles. Within minutes, auctioneer Jeffrey S. Evans had achieved the sale's second highest auction price and the biggest surprise of the sale, when he sold a GI-112 Kossuth/Frigate Mississippi Calabash quart flask in medium golden amber to an in-house bidder for $15,400 (all prices include the 10% buyer's premium). The 9 3/8" high, mid 19th century flask, most likely from New Jersey, was made for merchant Samuel Huffsey of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Other Session #1 highlights included a blown-molded GI-30 dish in brilliant blue aquamarine manufactured by Mt. Vernon Glass Works, Vernon, New York, between 1825-1840 and recorded as "extremely rare" by McKearin ($3,850); a circa 1830, Midwestern (probably Ohio), 5 3/4" high pattern-molded swirled ribbed pitcher in brilliant light green with damage to the handle ($4,950); a 2 3/4" tall free-blown ruby and colorless pedestal salt with an encapsulated 1859 Indian Head penny that attracted the interest of three telephone bidders ($3,575); and a rare, matching pair of circa 1830 free-blown, pattern-molded and engraved celery vases, decorated with a horizontal daisy and wheat band bordered by a narrow feather-like ring ($4,125). Probably from the Pittsburgh area, the 9 1/2" high, colorless vases with superimposed and slightly twisted 20-rib gadrooning around the lower body had descended in a Kentucky family and were featured in the Volume XX, Number 1, July 1931 issue of The Magazine Antiques. On Friday at 5:00 p.m., following Session #1, those in attendance at the sale were also invited to attend a very informative, special educational presentation on "The Color-Induction Effects of Gamma Radiation on 19th and 20th Century American Glass," presented by Rod Elser. Mr. Elser, President of Open Salt Collectors and Editor of the National Newsletter for Open Salt Collectors, addressed the concerns of many glass collectors and dealers regarding the potential for unscrupulous individuals to induce color changes in collectible glass items, therefore "transforming" common items into rare ones. Providing an excellent Q & A forum, Mr. Elser discussed the results of his research in which more than 300 19th and 20th century open salts, including examples from Sandwich to Fostoria, were subjected to gamma irradiation with interesting and sometimes troublesome results. The more than 40 attendees enjoyed a rare opportunity to examine a wide cross section of irradiated colors. While the first full review of the results of this project will be offered at the June 7-9, 2007 Tenth National Open Salt Collectors Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, this introductory presentation summarized all of the knowledge gained to date and included 80+ examples of the irradiated results. In addition, glassblower and historian Art Reed of Sweetwater Glass, DeLancey, New York, provided insight into how and why irradiation affects glass, and Reed and Green Valley's Jeff Evans also shared details and examples of their own ongoing experiments involving the color reversal of irradiated glass. Evans announced that Green Valley plans to hold more special presentations at future auctions. Saturday's 9:30 a.m. Session #2 began with fifty lots of glass and lighting reference materials and was immediately followed by over 650 lots of glass including toiletry articles, colored flint, various decanters, EAPG, pressed and blown candlesticks, salts and toys, lacy and early pressed glass and cup plates. One of Saturday's first high spots came from the Hollander collection of antique and contemporary paperweights when a 3" diameter New England Concentric Millefiori paperweight from the second half of the 19th century and attributed to the New England Glass Co., brought $2,420 despite some minor surface imperfections. Evans commented that the paperweights drew tremendous interest worldwide and that most sold at or above the low estimate. A fine selection of Boston and Sandwich Glass Co. vases, manufactured between 1840-1865, were offered up for sale, highlighted by a 10 1/8" high brilliant emerald green Tulip vase in pristine proof condition ($8,250), an excellent pair of 10 1/4" high Tulip vases in deep steel blue with violet overtones ($9,900), and an 11 7/8" high, remarkably proof Bigler vase in cobalt blue ($3,300). Other top lots from the always-popular Colored Flint category included a brilliant canary 6 1/4" high, 9 1/8" diameter rim Loop/Leaf open compote with seven expanded loops that was undamaged except for a light flake at the foot mold line ($3,575) and a 3 7/8" high overall circa 1860 translucent jade green Sandwich pressed glass covered basket-form toothpick holder that according to the catalog had been exhibited at the Sandwich Glass Museum from 1971-1978 and had just one very minor imperfection to the cover ($2,750). Another standout auction lot that had also been displayed at Sandwich, was a translucent starch blue, 4 5/8" tall pressed Chained Bear medium-size pomade jar - manufactured between 1850-1887, the jar was in very good condition with normal chipping and roughness, and was marked "X.BAZIN/PHILA under the base ($3,575). Midway through Session #2, Green Valley auctioned off more than 60 lots of pressed and blown glass candlesticks, including Boston and Sandwich, New England Glass Co., and Pittsburgh area examples. The first lot to cross the block was a virtually proof pair of 9 1/4" high Sandwich Glass Petal and Columnar candlesticks with alabaster/clambroth tops and electric blue bases, which had recently been discovered at a Pennsylvania estate auction - according to the catalog, the 1850-1865 period candlesticks were "very important" and "possibly unique" in regard to rarity of color and condition. With two phone bidders waiting anxiously, Evans quickly assessed the multiple absentee bids recorded in his book, and opened the lot at $7,000. After several attempts by an in-house bidder to gain control, the pair ultimately sold to an absentee bidder for $9,900. As the same two phone bidders held on for another round, a third phone bidder jumped into the mix for the next lot - a pair of Sandwich Glass Petal and Hexagonal base candlesticks in deep, brilliant emerald green; one of which had blood red striations in the base. Also cataloged as "virtually proof", this circa 1850 pair sold for $6,050 to a lucky phone bidder. Saturday's Lighting and Related category was made brighter by two lots in particular - a pair of virtually proof, 11" high, deep brilliant violet-blue Boston and Sandwich Four-Printie Block whale oil/fluid period stand lamps from 1840-1850, with original pewter collars and pewter and tin whale oil burners ($8,250); and an important pair of Dyott hanging solar lamps from 1840-1855 that had been recently discovered in an attic in Williamsburg, Virginia ($6,050). Each tin font lamp retained traces of gold and white paint and was signed in black paint, "Dyott's Patent No. 2" (for Michael B. Dyott, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). With appropriate and probably original globes that had only minor damage, as well as original, functional metal parts and mid 19th century wicks, the completeness of both lamps undoubtedly added to the pair's significance. Most important among this year's fine selection of pressed and blown salts from the late 18th century to the second half of the 19th century, and the top lot of the entire auction, was a CD-2 variant pressed salt cover in an unlisted medium fiery opalescent fitted on a damaged light opalescent BS-2 Beaded Scroll and Basket of Flowers salt (all ID numbers refer to Neal's "Pressed Glass Salt Dishes of the Lacy Period"). The actual star of this lot was the cover itself Ð from 1835-1845, this is the only example of a fiery opalescent cover that the Green Valley catalog staff has seen to date, making it "probably unique" according to Evans. Four telephone bidders were lined up for this lot, emphasizing the cover's importance; and after a lengthy bidding battle, one of the phone bidders was ultimately successful at $20,900! Other sought-after salts included an 1830-1845, near proof, Boston and Sandwich Co. BT-5 "Lafayet" steamboat pressed salt in unlisted fiery opalescent to opaque mottled blue ($2,750), and a colorless, possibly Sandwich, 1835-1850 SH-1 Sleigh-shaped pressed salt in outstanding condition ($6,050). An additional notable lot in this category was a colorless HL-1A Washington and "Lafayette" pressed salt listed by Neal as "unique". According to the catalog, this was the first example of the salt ever sold by Green Valley Auctions and only three other examples were located during the catalog research process. Probably from the New England Glass Co., 1827-1830, the salt's two shallow chips and light mold roughness did not seem to affect its appeal as it sold to a phone bidder for $4,125. The auction's third highest achieved price came toward the end of the sale, during the Lacy and Early Pressed category when an important marked "J. & C. Ritchie" colorless lacy windowpane in its original wooden frame came to the block. Manufactured between 1833-1836 at the Wheeling Flint Glass Works in Wheeling, (West) Virginia (John and Craig Ritchie, proprietors), the pane's central reserve depicted a side-wheel steamboat below lettering and a draped tassel. Evans stated that the pane was another recent discovery, and a previously undocumented example of what is arguably the most desirable lacy windowpane. After several futile attempts by a determined telephone bidder, the windowpane finally sold to an absentee bidder for $11,000. After the sale Evans stated, "It was a very successful auction and a great pleasure to have the opportunity to handle these collections which were assembled in the 1960s-1980s. It's fascinating to compare the prices of things from the past to today. Some categories haven't increased at all in value, while others have increased five to ten fold. It will certainly be interesting to see what the future holds." Green Valley's next glass auction will take place September 19-23, 2007 (note change from original dates September 26-30, 2007). Their 13th annual Fall Auction of Early American Glass and Lighting will feature over 8,000 pieces, including fine collections of flint and non-flint EAPG. There is limited room for additions to the catalog portion of this auction. Contact Green Valley Auctions for a confidential consultation. To order the May 18-19, 2007 or other past catalogs check out our online store at http://store.greenvalleyauctions.com. GI-112 KOSSUTH / FRIGATE MISSISSIPPI CALABASH FLASK (Lot #3 - $15,400), medium golden amber, quart, rounded collared mouth, base with lettering and large iron pontil mark. Probably New Jersey, made for Samuel Huffsey, Philadelphia, PA. Mid 19th century. 9 3/8" h. Two small surface bubble bursts on reverse and just a hint of high-spot wear. Estimate: $500 - $800. BLOWN-MOLDED GI-30 DISH (Lot #33 - $3,850), brilliant blue aquamarine, outward folded rim, 8-diamond base with rough pontil mark. Recorded as extremely rare by McKearin. Mt. Vernon Glass Works, Vernon, NY. 1825-1840. 1 5/8" h, 6" d rim, 2 1/2" d base. Virtually proof with just a hint of interior wear. Estimate: $800 - $1,200. Reference: McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 122, fig. 2. Provenance: Hiebert Myers Collection. Purchased from G. L. Tilden, Northboro, MA. PATTERN-MOLDED PITCHER (Lot #104 - $4,950), brilliant light green, 24 ribs swirled to right, conical body with angular shoulder, short cylindrical neck, plain rim with pinched and pulled small spout, bold applied double-rib strap handle, kick-up base with rough pontil ring. Midwestern, probably Ohio. 1820-1840. 5 3/4" h overall, 3 3/4" d rim, 3" d base. Handle lacking curl and with a hard to see crack across top of lower terminal. Estimate: $200 - $300. Reference: Parallels McKearin 200 Years, pl. 40, fig. 4. Parallels McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 8, figs. 1 and 5; and pl. 9, fig. 2. Provenance: Lyon Collection. FREE-BLOWN PEDESTAL SALT WITH ENCAPSULATED AMERICAN COIN (Lot #148 - $3,575), ruby straight-sided shallow bowl applied to a colorless hollow-knop stem and six-petal foot with rough pontil mark, knop contains an 1859 Indian Head penny. New England. Third quarter 19th century. 2 3/4" h, 3 1/2" d rim, 3" d rim. Undamaged with expected wear to rim and interior. Estimate: $500 - $800. Reference: Parallels Wilson/NE, p. 152, fig. 112. Provenance: Lyon Collection. Ex coll: Dr. E. R. Eller, Carnegie Museum. Note: Wilson and McKearin both illustrate the same candlestick which features a petal foot and an 1862 Indian Head penny. It is attributed to the New London Glass Works and is in the collection at the Corning Museum of Glass. RARE MATCHING PAIR OF FREE-BLOWN, PATTERN-MOLDED AND ENGRAVED CELERY VASES (Lot #222 - $4,125), colorless, superimposed and slightly twisted 20-rib gadrooning around lower body, applied solid knop stem and slightly sloping foot with rough pontil mark. Decoration consists of a horizontal daisy and wheat band with a narrow feather-like ring above and below, a differing feather band is engraved below the rim. American, probably Pittsburgh region, possibly Mid-Atlantic region. 1820-1840. 9 1/2" h, 5 1/2" d rim, 4" d foot. Brilliant undamaged with just a hint of interior wear. Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000. Reference: Parallels Innes, pls. 148, 149. Parallels McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 7, fig. 1, and pl. 50, fig. 10. Provenance: Descended in a Kentucky family. Note: Published: The Magazine Antiques, Volume XX, Number 1, July, 1931, p. 60. A copy of the issue accompanies this lot. NEW ENGLAND CONCENTRIC MILLEFIORI PAPERWEIGHT (Lot #261 - $2,420), central complex cane surrounded by six spaced canes, including three containing a bee, and an outer circle of predominantly red and blue canes, on a lace ground, polished slightly concave base. Attributed to New England Glass Co. Second half 19th century. 2" h, 3" d. One 3/8" scratch and scattered light scratching, together with a slightly off-center very light bruise. Estimate: $500 - $800. Provenance: Hollander Collection. Ex coll: K. Kahila. PRESSED CHAINED BEAR MEDIUM-SIZE POMADE JAR (Lot #317 - $3,575), translucent starch blue, marked "X.BAZIN / PHILA" under base. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. 1850-1887. 4 5/8" h overall, 1 5/8" d rim. Very good condition, base with rim chipping and roughness, none of which affects the rim height, small bruise to rear shoulder, and minor flake to one toe, cover with chips/roughness to top of ears, rim with two chips and some flakes. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500. Reference: B & K III, fig. 3263a. Provenance: Hiebert Myers Collection. Ex coll: Herbert Bowles, Cape Cod, MA. Note: Exhibited: Sandwich Glass Museum, 1971-1978. PAIR OF SANDWICH TULIP VASES (Lot #385 - $9,900), deep steel blue with violet overtones, panels continue to peg extension, octagonal base, wafer construction. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. 1845-1865. 10 1/4" h, 5 1/4" to 5 1/2" d rims, 4 5/8" d foot overall. Excellent condition, first with a minute nick to rim and two at base, second with some high-spot wear to one side, minor mold roughness to base, and some interior surface striations as made. Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000. Reference: Parallels B & K III, fig. 3021b. Provenance: Winckler Collection. SANDWICH TULIP VASE (Lot #387 - $8,250), deep brilliant emerald green, panels continue to peg extension, octagonal base, wafer construction. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. 1845-1865. 10 1/8" h, 5 1/8" d rim, 4 5/8" d foot overall. Pristine proof. Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000. Reference: Parallels B & K III, fig. 3021b. Provenance: Iber Collection. The Tildens, Concord, NH Show, 8/10/79. BIGLER VASE (Lot #389 - $3,300), brilliant deep cobalt blue, gauffered and tooled ten-flute rim, compressed medial knop, octagonal skirted standard with square base, ringed wafer construction. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. 1840-1860. 11 7/8" h, 4 3/4" d rim, 3 1/8" sq base. Remarkably proof. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500. Reference: B & K III, fig. 3030. Provenance: Iber Collection. Art Green, White Oak, MD Show, 11/6/82. LOOP / LEAF OPEN COMPOTE (Lot #398 - $3,575), brilliant canary, bowl with seven expanded loops, base with hexagonal baluster stem and circular foot, wafer construction. Probably Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. 1845-1860. 6 1/4" h, 9 1/8" d rim, 4 3/4" d foot. Undamaged except for a light flake at the foot mold line. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500. Reference: Parallels B & K I, figs. 1148 and 1151. Provenance: Winckler Collection. PRESSED COVERED BASKET TOOTHPICK HOLDER (Lot #406 - $2,750), translucent jade green, base with decorative handles, cover with ribbed finial. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. 1850-1870. 3 7/8" h overall, 2 1/4" d. Base undamaged, cover with a 1/4" open bubble to outer edge and corresponding flake under edge. Estimate: $500 - $800. Reference: Parallels B & K III, fig. 3280b. Provenance: Hiebert Myers Collection. Purchased from Dorothy Neal, 1971. Note: Exhibited: Sandwich Glass Museum, 1971-1978. PETAL AND COLUMNAR PAIR OF CANDLESTICKS (Lot #521 - $9,900), alabaster/clambroth and electric blue with considerable alabaster impurities, wafer construction. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. 1850-1865. 9 1/4" h, 3 5/8" sq base. Virtually proof, one with two minute flakes under one petal, other with a minute flake to column and base. Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000. Reference: Parallels B & K IV, fig. 4038. Provenance: Recently discovered at a Pennsylvania estate auction. Note: A very important and possibly unique pair of candlesticks in regards to rarity of color and truly remarkable condition. PETAL AND HEXAGONAL BASE PAIR OF CANDLESTICKS (Lot #522 - $6,050), deep brilliant emerald green, one with blood red striations to base, wafer construction. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. 1840-1860. 7 1/4" h. Virtually proof, one socket with an as-made 1/2" annealing line between two petals which refracts very slightly, otherwise only a few minute base flakes. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000. Reference: Parallels B & K V, fig. 5262. Provenance: Iber Collection. Mizzentop Farm, Huntington, CT, 5/9/81. PAIR OF FOUR-PRINTIE BLOCK STAND LAMPS (Lot #584 - $8,250), whale oil/fluid period, deep brilliant violet-blue, each with a medial knop extension below font, wafer attached to a hexagonal base, one factory polished under base to level, original undisturbed pewter collars and pewter and tin whale oil burners. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. 1840-1850. 11" h, 5 1/4" d base overall. Virtually proof with only a hint of mold roughness and a few minor under-base flakes, burners currently frozen in place. Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000. Reference: Elsholz, lot #1890. Parallels B & K II, fig. 2104a. Provenance: Hiebert Myers Collection. IMPORTANT PAIR OF DYOTT HANGING SOLAR LAMPS (Lot #592 - $6,050), whale oil/fluid period, tin font, tin and brass burner assembly retaining an early central draft wick, cast brass grapevine three-arm support ring with brass chain comprising rectangular scalloped links culminating in a stamped brass cap and cast brass finial. Each with appropriate and probably original mid 19th century turnover globe with 3 3/4" lip base. Both fonts retain traces of a gold painted exterior and white interior. In addition, both font interior rims are signed in black paint "Dyott,s Patent No. 2". Michael B. Dyott, Philadelphia, PA. 1840-1855. 28" h suspended, 7 1/2" d font, 11" and 11 1/4" h globes. Gradations of paint loss and oxidation to metallic elements, one globe with two small chips to turnover rim, the other with a 1 3/4" diameter star crack and amethyst tint, slight distortion of one globe ring, some chain links with splits. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500. Note: Recently discovered in an attic in Williamsburg, Virginia, this pair of lighting devices represent an extreme rarity on multiple levels; the foremost being the completeness of both examples. Notwithstanding the oxidation and paint losses, both lamps appear unaltered and completely intact with all original, functional metal and glass parts as well as a mid 19th century wick. The presence of the painted Dyott signature is another unique surviving element that advances the importance of these lamps for the student of early lighting. Lastly, two hanging solar lamps that have likely remained together for more than 150 years is yet another testament to their significance as a pair. BT-5 "LAFAYET" STEAMBOAT PRESSED SALT (Lot #685 - $2,750), unlisted fiery opalescent to opaque mottled light to medium blue, marked "B. &. S. / GLASS. / Co" on stern and "SANDWICH" on interior and under base. Very rare, possibly extremely rare. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. 1830-1845. 1 5/8" h, 1 7/8" x 3 5/8". Near proof with only some light flaking/mold roughness to interior rim and a minor flake to rear of keel. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000. Reference: Neal, p. 29. Provenance: Hiebert Myers Collection. CD-2 VARIANT PRESSED SALT COVER (Lot #693 - $20,900), unlisted medium fiery opalescent, pine cone finial and interior rim beads arranged 10 x 19 x 9 x 19. Appears to be unique. Fitted on a light opalescent BS-2 Beaded Scroll and Basket of Flowers salt with a crack off the rim. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. 1835-1845. 1 1/2" h, 1 9/16" x 2 1/2" rim. Inner rim with a 1/8" x 3/4" chip which only slightly affects the profile, otherwise only some light rim flaking/mold roughness. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000. Reference: Neal, p. 38. Provenance: Iber Collection. Cover: Art Green, White Oak, MD Show, 11/10/84. Note: This is the only example of a fiery opalescent cover that we have been able to locate. It appears to only fit the BS-2 type of salts. LOT #705 - NO LOT. HL-1A WASHINGTON AND "LAFAYETTE" HISTORICAL PRESSED SALT (Lot #706 - $4,125), colorless, scallop and point rim. Unique. Probably New England Glass Co. 1827-1830. 2" h, 2 1/8" x 3". Rim with two shallow interior chips, an interior open bubble and light mold roughness, none of which affect the profile, light mold roughness and wear to corners, small chip to one base corner. Estimate: $800 - $1,200. Reference: Neal, p. 117. Elsholz, lot #637. Spillman, fig. 682, "Only one published". Provenance: Ex coll: Sally Abney Rose. Note: This is the first example of this salt that we have sold. We have only been able to locate three other examples as follows: the example at Corning from the Esterly collection; the Elsholz example which was acquired from Dorothy Neal and purchased by the Richards - it was subsequently sold in 1994 and again in 1995 by C. S. & S.; and another example sold by Arman Absentee Auctions, 1/9/90. SH-1 SLEIGH-SHAPED PRESSED SALT (Lot #736 - $6,050), colorless, scrolled rim, hairpin end, rayed base, resting on two runners. Extremely rare. Possibly Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. 1835-1850. 2 1/4" h, 1 7/8" x 3 3/8". Outstanding condition, rim with chip to one rear scroll, small chip to lower front and rear corners, two small outer-edge chips to runners, and light mold roughness to scrolls and runners. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000. Reference: Neal, p. 425. Elsholz, lot #1561. Wilson/Toledo, fig. 452. Spillman, fig. 770. Lee/Sandwich, pl. 74, fig. 9. Provenance: Winckler Collection. Note: This is the first example of this salt that we have sold. An example from the Ewing collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit, case 40, no. 758. IMPORTANT MARKED "J.&.C. RITCHIE" LACY WINDOW PANE (Lot #838 - $11,000), colorless, central reserve depicting a side-wheel steamboat below lettering and a draped tassel, surrounded by neo-classical style urns and flowers, with a thistle centered below, original wide wooden frame which has been cut from a larger frame. Wheeling Flint Glass Works, Wheeling, (W)VA, John and Craig Ritchie, proprietors. 1833-1836. 6 1/2" x 4 5/8" sight, 10 1/2" x 8 1/4" frame. Undamaged, not examined out of frame. Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000. Reference: Elsholz, lot #403, which was exhibited at the Henry Ford Museum in 1960. Spillman, fig. 311, Corning collection; also illus. Antiques/Am. Glass, p. 141. Wilson/Toledo, fig. 578, ex: Duckworth collection. Innes, pl. 306, fig. 1, ex: Grossman collection. Wheeling, pls. 21 and 24, Oglebay Institute collection. Provenance: Ex: Simon Esau estate, Sistersville, WV.