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Below are just a few of the important pieces of Early American Pattern Glass sold since 1997 at Green Valley Auctions, Inc. Listed with the item and its catalog description is the condition, the sale date and the prices realized. Follow the thumbnail links to larger photos. (Viewing Note: You do not have to close the photo window after viewing each window. Simply click on the next thumbnail and that photo will appear in the window.)

For a list of reference abbreviations, see our annotated bibliography in the Collector's Corner.


DIAMOND THUMBPRINT
Lot #1014, $1,450 - Sold September 30, 2000 - From the Bette and Chub Wicker collection.
Catalog Description: Pair, patterned clambroth fonts with sand finish, hollow brass cylindrical stems with stenciled and blued floral decoration, square marble bases. Probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Co., 1850-1860. 11 3/4" h, 3 3/4" d font.
Condition: One has a crack in the bottom of the font, both have some greenish discoloration and bruises on the area between the font and brass stem, fading to stencil on stem.
Reference: Standard nearly identical to B & K II, #2158a.
Provenance: Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
SANDWICH OVERLAY
Lot #1034, $4,700 - Sold September 30, 2000
Catalog Description: White overlay font cut with leaves, berries and small puntys around bottom, gilt decoration, brass connector to a semi-translucent starch blue triple dolphin standard with circular base. Boston and Sandwich Glass Co., 1860-1880. 11 1/2" h, 5" d font.
Condition: Wear to gilt, some residue inside font which may clean, annealing crack in tail of one dolphin at juncture with stem, chip on side of base.
References:
  1. Base and connector, B & K II, #2284
  2. Font shape, B & K II, #2345.
TERRESTRIAL GLOBE
Lot #914 (shown bottom left), $4,000 - Sold September 30, 2000 - From the Bette and Chub Wicker collection.
Catalog Description: Covered dish, Columbia head finial. 8" d base overall, 4 3/4" h base, 5 3/4" d lid, 9 1/2" h overall.
Condition: Amazingly well preserved, minor roughness on tip of finial, minimal mold roughness under lid, base has two flat flakes and an open bubble on the flange.
Reference: Lindsey, #113. Provenance: Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York. Note: A super rarity in magnificent condition.
WESTWARD HO
Lot #914 (shown bottom left), $1,350 - Sold September 30, 2000 - From the Bette and Chub Wicker collection.
Catalog Description: Covered compote, high standard, round. 9" d, 9 1/4" h base, 16" h overall.
Condition: Two small flakes on platform below stem, otherwise remarkably undamaged.
Reference: Lee/EAPG, pl. 89, row one #1 and title page. Provenance:
  • Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
  • Ken Doxey, 1969.
Note: This is the largest and rarest of all the Westward Ho compotes.
BT-4B, Boat
Lot #419 (shown bottom left), $1,000 - Sold September 30, 2000 - From the Margaret Forkner collection.
Catalog Description: Purple blue, very rare. Boston and Sandwich Glass Co.
Condition: Almost perfect, having a small chip on interior rim near rear, flake on bowsprit, light mold roughness on tip of rudder.
Reference: Neal, pg. 26. Provenance: Margaret Forkner collection.
CT-1, Chariot
Lot #422 (shown top left), $1,050 - Sold September 30, 2000 - From the Margaret Forkner collection.
Catalog Description: Silvery mottled opaque blue, very rare. Boston and Sandwich Glass Co.
Condition: Small chip on rim interior, several minor flakes and mold roughness on rim and corners, base has a chip on two corners plus some flaking and mold roughness. Much above average.
References:
  1. Neal, pg. 35.
  2. Elsholz lot #148
  3. B & K I, #1461
  4. Spillman #659
Provenance: Margaret Forkner collection.
CUP PLATE, Lee/Rose #68
Lot #387, $2,400 - Sold September 30, 2000
Catalog Description: Clear with a light touch of cloudiness, extremely rare. 3 11/16" d.
Condition: Excellent, having a spall on top edge of one scallop, two scallops lightly tipped and minor flaking/mold roughness on others. One flake and an area of mold roughness on the table ring.
References:
  1. McKearin/Am. Glass, pl. 178 #85, "100 best," states "One of the finest cup plate designs; 2 specimens known of present."
  2. Elsholz lot # 42.
  3. Bilane, pg. 4.
Note: Rose reported two known specimens in cloudy sick glass, Bilane reports two additional examples found. Together with the example that sold in our 1999 catalog auction of the Wolf collection of cup plates, this previously unrecorded plate brings the total reported to six.
RIBBED GRAPE (MOUNT VERNON), spoon holder
Lot #269, $7,750 - Sold September 30, 2000 - From the Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
Catalog Description: Brilliant sapphire blue, unpatterned pointed scallop banded rim, 45 rays under foot. Boston and Sandwich Glass Co., c. 1860. 5 5/8" h.
Condition: Exceptional, lid with two chips and several flakes on outside points of rim and two chips on points under rim, base is mint except for a minor flake on top of foot.
References:
  1. B&K I, #1215.
  2. Lee/EAPG, text pg. 99,"Frangments in blue were recovered from Sandwich but perfect pieces in color are extremely rare."
  3. Wilson/Toledo, #815, illustrates the example accessioned in 1965 from the collection of Mrs. Harold G. Duckworth and formerly in the George S. McKearin collection.
Provenance:
  • Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
  • Schuskill House, Helene Norris, 1984.
EARLY THUMBPRINT, covered compote
Lot #167 (shown left), $4,200 - Sold September 30, 2000
Catalog Description: High standard, ball form, double step hollow stem with 12 flutes, circular foot with 24 scallops, single band of 24 thumbprints under base, wafer construction. 8" d rim, 9 3/4" h base, 14 1/2" h overall, 5 1/2" d foot.
Condition: Exceptional, lid with two chips and several flakes on outside points of rim and two chips on points under rim, base is mint except for a minor flake on top of foot.
References:
  1. Spillman #983.
  2. McKearin/Am. Glass, pl. 213 #7.
  3. Form as Innes, pg. 339, pl. 360.
Note: Another important icon of American pattern glass in about the best condition imaginable.
EARLY THUMBPRINT, punch bowl on high standard
Lot #166, $5,250 - Sold September 30, 2000 - From the Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
Catalog Description: Rim has 32 even scallops, double step hollow stem with 12 flutes, circular foot with 24 scallops, single band of 24 thumbprints under base, wafer construction. 14" d, 12" h, 7 1/4" d foot. 14 pounds.
Condition: Remarkably well preserved, absolutely mint around the rim, manufacturing chip at top of stem, which is partially hidden by wafer, chip to edge of one foot scallop and small chip on edge of another.
References:
  1. Spillman #982, illustrates the example at Corning which was accessioned in 1950 from the George S. McKearin collection, text pg. 250, "This large size is very rare."
  2. Lee/EAPG, pl. 59, illustrates a smaller example, text pg. 183, "The large covered compotes and the punch bowls are among the most interesting specimens of American glass, and are so gorgeous in appearnce as to justify their being classed as veritable museum pieces."
  3. Innes, pg. 339, pl. 360, illustrates a smaller example which resides at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Provenance:
  • Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
  • Schuskill House, Helene Norris, 1973.
Note: In researching this wonderful piece, I was very surprised to discover that the only illustrated example of this, the largest size, punch bowl is the one shown by Spillman from the collection at Corning. While I would certainly expect that there are others in various collections, we may very well find out in the future that this mammoth grandaddy of Early American Glass is even rarer than we had previously thought.
SANDWICH VINE
Lot #34, $16,500 - Sold September 30, 2000 - From the Hazek Rawls collection
Catalog Description: Gilt highlights on pattern, rim and foot. 6 1/4" h.
Condition: Light wear to gilt, no harm light scratches in the very bottom of bowl.
Reference: Metz I, pg. 3, frontis piece.
Provenance: Hazel Rawls.
Note: This is the first instance of this extremely rare goblet coming to market since the example from the Robb collection, which sold in our galleries for a world record price in October 1998.
BELLFLOWER-SV, handled whiskies/lemonades (four)
Lot #31 (a-d) (results for 3 out of the four) (shown left), $1,200, $1,150, $1,050 - Sold September 30, 2000 - From the Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
Catalog Description: Applied solid handle. 2 7/8" h. Sold choice.
Condition: d: Crack at bottom of handle and flake under base.
Reference: Lee/EAPG, text pg. 97, "Very scarce."
Provenance:
  • Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
  • RW Oliver's Auction Gallery, 1968.
BELLFLOWER-SV, molasses jug/can
Lot #27 (shown left), $3,100 - Sold September 30, 2000 - From the Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
Catalog Description: Blown molded ten-sided, small size with applied solid handle, flaring circular foot with a previously unlisted thirty-seven rays under base. Tin hinged lid and collar with applied britannia shell top thumb piece. 5 1/2" to top of bulging neck collar, 3 3/4" greatest body d, 3 7/16" d foot.
Condition: Lid has minor surface rust and top rear has been resoldered.
References: For related examples see:
  1. McKearin/Am. Glass, pl. 207 #9, text pg. 397 "Éone of the rarities of the Ribbed Bellflower patternÉ"
  2. Innes, illus. pl. 380, under heading, "Rare Bellflower pieces."
  3. Lee/EAPG, text pg. 97, "Rarest form is fine ribbed ten-sided syrup jug with flaring foot and ten-pointed rosette in base."
Provenance:
  • Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
  • Mar-Lae Antiques, 1970.
BELLFLOWER-SV, octagonal covered sugar
Lot #26 (shown right), $1,700 - Sold September 30, 2000 - From the Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
Catalog Description: Ribs to edge of lid and rim of base, eight even scallops on rim, 80 raised rays under base with large center circle. 5 3/4" d, 8" h overall.
Condition: The lid has a flat chip plus minor mold roughness, none of which disfigures the profile, while the base is undamaged. The lid and base differ in tint with the lid having light striations of olive green. As is typical of all of these bowls, the glass has little or no lead content.
References:
  1. Lee/EAPG, illus. pl. 31A, text pg. 94, "For instance, the rare octagonal sugar bowl, of which few whole or perfect specimens have survivedÉ"
  2. Antiques/Am. Glass, pg. 162-165 reprints Ruth Webb Lee's article "Rarities in American Glass" from the March, 1935 issue of the Magazine Antiques. Illus. fig. 1, text pg. 163, "The rarest Bellflower piece I believe to be the octagonal sugar bowl shown in figure 1. I know of one perfect specimen, from which the photograph was taken, and one other, complete but imperfect. To a collector of Bellflower, the quest for an octagonal bowl will furnish a fresh aim in life."
  3. Lee/VG, illus. pl. 1
Provenance:
  • Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
  • Maude Feld, 1977.
BELLFLOWER-DV, milk pitcher
Lot #29, $1,700 - Sold September 30, 2000 - From the Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
Catalog Description: Ribs end in a slightly scalloped pattern at the top, overall slightly tapering form being marginally larger at the base, holds 1 1/2 pints. 7 5/8" to highest part of lip, 5 1/4" to top of pattern.
References:
Made from the quart decanter mold illustrated in the following:
  1. M'Kee, pg. 53, bottom right.
  2. Lee/EAPG, pl. 30, row 2 #2.
  3. This catalog lot #48.
Provenance:
  • Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
  • Abraham and May, 1971.
Note: This is the first example of this pitcher that I have seen. Abraham and May noted that this is "unique in this shape."
BELLFLOWER-SV, font for suspension or bracket lamp
Lot #24, $1,200 - Sold September 30, 2000 - From the Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
Catalog Description: Pattern on top of font, plain ribbing on lower section, 10 petal rosette under base, brass collar, side oil filler hole with brass collar and cap.
Reference: Innes, illus. pl. 380 under the heading "Rare Bellflower pieces."
Provenance:
  • Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
  • Rundle Gilbert, 1972.
Note: This is the first example of this rare font that we have ever offered.
BELLFLOWER-SV, cake stand
Lot #25 (shown center), $5,600 - Sold September 30, 2000 - From the Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
Catalog Description: Attached by a wafer to a short stem with matching pattern domed foot. 8 3/4" d, 3" h, 2" h standard.
References:
  1. Lee/EAPG, text pg. 94, "I have never owned a cake plate on a standard but I have heard of three perfect specimens, and one cracked."
  2. Antiques/Am. Glass, pg. 162-165 reprints Ruth Webb Lee's article "Rarities in American Glass" from the March, 1935 issue of the Magazine Antiques. Text pg.163, "The clear cake plate on a standard is almost unobtainable today."
Provenance:
  • Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
  • Abraham and May, 1971.
Note: The measurements of this example and the one sold through our 1998 catalog auction of the Robb collection differ slightly. The Robb example was 1/2" larger in diameter and 3/4" taller in height. Until the two can be examined together it is impossible to determine if they are entirely different sizes or the variation is only in how they were finished.
BELLFLOWER-SV, spoon holder
Lot #21, $7,000 - Sold September 30, 2000 - From the Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
Catalog Description: Brilliant cobalt blue, scallop and point plain banded rim, 45 rays under foot. 5 5/8" h.
Reference: Lee/EAPG, text pg. 93, "ÉI own a spoon holder in a beautiful cobalt blue."
Provenance:
  • Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
  • RW Olivers Auction Gallery, 1980.
Note: Extremely rare with less than ten known to exist.
BELLFLOWER-SV, small molasses jug/can
Lot #22 (shown right), $3,500 - Sold September 30, 2000 - From the Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
Catalog Description: Fiery opalescent, hollow applied handle, original britannia hinged collar and lid with shell form thumb tab. Boston and Sandwich Glass Co., c. 1860. 5 7/8" overall height.
Reference: McKearin/Am. Glass, pl. 210 #6.
Provenance:
  • Bette and Chub Wicker collection, Millbrook, New York.
  • Abraham and May, 1971.
  • Ex: George S. McKearin collection.
Note: This is the very example illustrated in McKearin's "American Glass." Retains printed label under base, "#58 McK Unique in fiery opal-only one known to date."
BELLFLOWER-SINGLE VINE cake stand
Lot #200 (shown second from left), $3,277 - Free-blown tankard mug with cover - Sold May 21, 2000 - From the collection of Sydenham R. Schlegel of Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Catalog Description: deep brilliant cobalt blue lead glass with applied white band on rim and button finial, applied tapering strap handle with applied white and light blue ribs, pontil. American or English, late 18th/early 19th century. Mug 6 inches high, 4 3/8 inches diameter rim, 4 inches diameter foot, 8 1/4 inches overall height.
Condition: Undamaged.
References:
  1. Auction catalog "Sale Number 3909, Early American Glass, The Private Collection of George S. McKearin, Hoosick Falls, New York, Part One Unrestricted Sale April 22 and 23 at 2:15, American Art Association, Anderson Galleries, Inc., 30 East 57th Street, NE, New York City, 1931," lot #212, illustrated page 55. McKearin's Catalog description note: "An extremely rare and unusual example."
  2. Exhibited at the "Loan Exhibition of Early American Pottery and Early American Glass from the private collection of George S. McKearin, Third International Antiques Exposition, Grand Central Palace 1931." Item #182, illustrated on page 26 of the catalog.
  3. Hunter #59.
Provenance: Ex: George S. McKearin Collection; purchased by Crawford Wetlaufer of Buffalo, New York at the April 22 & 23, 1931 auction of the private collection of George S. McKearin, lot #212 where it was one of the top ten most expensive lots sold.
Sandwich lacy toy bowl on low foot
Lot #309, $1,582 - Sold May 21, 2000 - From a private collection.
Catalog Description: cobalt blue. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co., c. 1835-1850. 13/16 inches high, 1 3/4 inches diameter.
Condition: Several small chips to edge of rim causing the loss of seven tiny scallops, area of underfill on rim, normal interior mold roughness.
Reference:
Form as BK III #3338.
Sandwich lacy toy oval bowl
Lot #310, $2,599 - Sold May 21, 2000 - From a private collection.
Catalog Description: Cobalt blue. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co., c. 1835-1850. 3/4 inches high, 1 1/4 inches wide, 1 13/16 inches long.
Condition: Virtually undamaged, having only very minor mold roughness on interior, light underfill on one end, tiny bruise on table rim.
Reference:
Form as BK III #3339.
Sandwich lacy toy creamer
Lot #312, $1,243 - Sold May 21, 2000 - From a private collection.
Catalog Description: Cobalt blue, unlisted variation with scallop foot, plain rim and small spout. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co., c. 1835-1850. 1 11/16 inches high.
Condition: Two small chips on side of rim, normal mold roughness on rim which only slightly disfigures, large fin on handle with two small chips, two spots of very minor mold roughness on top of foot. Much above average condition.
Reference:
Small spout variation of BK III #3336a.
Sandwich toy candlestick
Lot #315, $1,017 - Sold May 21, 2000 - From a private collection.
Catalog Description: Cobalt blue, hexagonal base and round socket, ground under base. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co., c. 1850-1870. 1 5/8 inches high.
Condition: Undamaged.
Reference:
Form as BK III #3360.
Sandwich toy candlestick
Lot #316, $847.50 - Sold May 21, 2000 - From a private collection.
Catalog Description: Amethyst, hexagonal base and round socket, ground under base. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co., c. 1850-1870. 1 5/8 inches high.
Condition: Undamaged.
Reference:
Form as BK III #3360.
Sandwich lacy toy cup and saucer
Lot #314, $904 - Sold May 21, 2000 - From a private collection.
Catalog Description: Cobalt blue. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co., c. 1835-1850. Cup 1 1/16 inches high, 1 13/16 inches diameter; saucer 1 13/16 inches diameter.
Condition: Cup has a chip under the rim which slightly disfigures, loss to approximately half of table rim causing a slight tilt. Plate rim has a small chip plus flaking, none of which disfigures the profile.
Reference:
Form as BK III #3337.
Sandwich lacy toy plate
Lot #313a, $904 - Sold May 21, 2000 - From a private collection.
Catalog Description: Cobalt blue, diamond and scroll center surrounded by a band of leaves and rosettes on rim. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co., c. 1835-1850. 2 5/16 inches diameter.
Condition: Normal small chips and flaking causing the loss of several scallops;
Reference:
Form as BK III #3344b.
Sandwich lacy toy plate
Lot #313a, $904 - Sold May 21, 2000 - From a private collection.
Catalog Description: Cobalt blue, diamond and scroll center surrounded by a band of leaves and rosettes on rim. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co., c. 1835-1850. 2 5/16 inches diameter.
Condition: Normal small chips and flaking causing the loss of several scallops;
Reference:
Form as BK III #3344b.
Free-blown and pressed whale oil lamp
Lot #414A, $1,243 - Sold May 21, 2000 - From the Muriel Mullenbach collection of Wilmette, Illinois.
Catalog Description: Clear lead glass, blown globular font, applied solid button stem to a deep variation of Lee/Rose #28 pressed cup plate base, brass collar of a later date, pontil. Shows signs of original gilt highlights to cup plate. Probably Boston & Sandwich Glass Co., c. 1828-1835. 6 1/4 inches high, 3 3/8 inches diameter base.
Condition: Chips on tips of several scallops, one slightly disfiguring chip under base, other normal light flaking and mold roughness, small starlike internal fracture inside font which does not break the surface.
References:
  1. McK/Am plate 189 #25 illustrates an identical example from the collection of Lura Woodside Watkins.
  2. Font BK II #2034.
BELLFLOWER-SINGLE VINE cake stand
Lot #4, $4600 - Important Flint from the Anne W. & Mahlon K. Robb Collection of Bellfonte, Pennsylvania - Sold October 2, 3 & 4, 1998
Catalog Description: Extremely rare cake stand with matching pattern domed foot. 9 1/4" d, 3 3/4" h.
Condition: Perfect except for tiny areas of insignificant mold roughness on edge of base.
References:
  1. Lee/EAPG, text pg. 94, "I have never owned a cake plate on a standard but I have heard of three perfect specimens, and one cracked."
  2. Antiques/Am. Glass, pg. 162-165 reprints Ruth Webb Lee's article "Rarities in American Glass" from the March, 1935 issue of the Magazine Antiques. Text pg. 163, "The clear cake plate on a standard is almost unobtainable today."
Provenance: Lil-Bud Antiques, 1982. A copy of the purchase slip will accompany this lot.
Note: To my knowledge this is the first time that a cake stand has been illustrated.
FINE RIB WITH BELLFLOWER BORDER, goblet
Lot #6, $2050 - Important Flint from the Anne W. & Mahlon K. Robb Collection of Bellfonte, Pennsylvania - Sold October 2, 3 & 4, 1998
Catalog Description: 5 1/2" h
Condition: Perfect, has a spall off the pontil mark which occurred during the manufacturing process. As is the case with the other two examples of this goblet that I have examined, the glass has little or no lead content.
References:
  1. Metz I, illus. pg. 30, text pg. 31 "Rarest type of goblet of Bellflower group...extremely rare goblet."
  2. McKearin/Am. Glass, illus. plate 209 #11, text pg. 398, "Only a few of these goblets are known and all that we have seen have a pontil mark."
  3. Unitt II, illus. pg. 60.
Provenance: Purchased in 1984 from Lil-Bud Antiques who acquired it when they obtained Judith Cronin's private collection earlier that same year. A copy of the Lil-Bud purchase slip will accompany this lot.
BELLFLOWER-SINGLE VINE, octagonal covered sugar
Lot #5, $1550 - Important Flint from the Anne W. & Mahlon K. Robb Collection of Bellfonte, Pennsylvania - Sold October 2, 3 & 4, 1998
Catalog Description: Extremely rare; chip on top of foot; 5 3/4" d, overall height 8".
Condition: The rim of the lid has one chip along with overall flaking and mold roughness. The finial has an open bubble on one corner. The base has a 3/4" long flat chip on the top of the foot, otherwise it is perfect. As is apparently typical of these bowls, the glass has little or no lead content.
References:
  1. Lee/EAPG, illus. plate 31A, text pg. 94, "For instance, the rare octagonal sugar bowl, of which few whole or perfect specimens have survived..."
  2. Antiques/Am. Glass, pg. 162-165 reprints Ruth Webb Lee's article "Rarities in American Glass" from the March, 1935 issue of the Magazine Antiques. Illus. fig. 1, text pg. 163, "The rarest Bellflower piece I believe to be the octagonal sugar bowl shown in figure 1. I know of one perfect specimen, from which the photograph was taken, and one other, complete but imperfect. To a collector of Bellflower, the quest for an octagonal bowl will furnish a fresh aim in life."
Provenance: Allan J. Hodges, 1977. A copy of the purchase slip will accompany this lot.
BELLFLOWER-SINGLE VINE, milk pitcher
Lot #9, $1800 - Important Flint from the Anne W. & Mahlon K. Robb Collection of Bellfonte, Pennsylvania - Sold October 2, 3 & 4, 1998
Catalog Description: Ribs running to the end of spout; holds exactly 1 quart; 7 1/2" to highest part of lib.
Provenance: Mason Smith, 1980.

BELLFLOWER-DOUBLE VINE, pint pitcher
BELLFLOWER-DOUBLE VINE, pint pitcher
Lot #10, $1800 - Important Flint from the Anne W. & Mahlon K. Robb Collection of Bellfonte, Pennsylvania - Sold October 2, 3 & 4, 1998
Catalog Description: Straight side with slight taper at top; 6 1/4" to highest part of lip.
Reference:
  1. M'Kee, pg. 52, bottom right.
Provenance: Florence Orr Nice, Lansdale, Pennsylvania, 1978.
BELLFLOWER-DOUBLE VINE, unrecorded syrup pitcher.
Lot #11, $1300 - Important Flint from the Anne W. & Mahlon K. Robb Collection of Bellfonte, Pennsylvania - Sold October 2, 3 & 4, 1998
Catalog Description: A most unusual pattern variation in the fact that the vine is not a continual running unit, it breaks on the front opposite the handle. Also the vine itself is wider and is embossed in the same manner as the foliage. The form is a slightly tapering cylindrical body with the pattern occupying the lower two-thirds and the upper body having nine clear panels that flair in to the neck. Hollow handle which is applied to an unpatterned panel. Tin top. 7 1/4" overall height.
Condition: Perfect except for a small area of surface wear.
Provenance: Florence Orr Nice, 1980.
HORN OF PLENTY, extremely important rectangular honey dish and cover with unrecorded original undertray.
Lot #91, $14,000 - Important Flint from the Anne W. & Mahlon K. Robb Collection of Bellfonte, Pennsylvania - Sold October 2, 3 & 4, 1998
Catalog Description: Dish: 6 1/2" l, 4" w, 3" h, Overall height with lid 5 1/2". Tray: 7" l, a4 1/2" w, 1 1/4" h. Overall height with lid and tray 5 3/4".
Condition: Considering the unique form of this dish and the over abundance of scallops and edges, I would rate its condition as truly outstanding. The dish itself has one scallop with two flakes and several other minor insignificant flakes on the rim. One rim corner has what appears to be a chip, but under examination with a loop it is my opinion that this probably happened when it was removed from the mold, based on the observation of an emanating surface annealing line and mold crevice. One base corner has a chip and one other has a flake. Two of the corner waist edges have a spot of mold roughness. The lid rim has a flake on one edge along with two chips and the expected flaking underneath. The tray is almost mint, having only a few minor scallop flakes and a very minor amount of mold roughness.
References:
Please note that none of the known references for this piece picture or mention the existence of an undertray.
  1. McKearin/Am. Glass, illus. plate 211 #2, text pg. 398, "Only a few specimens have so far been recorded."
  2. Lee/Sandwich, illus. plate 210, text pg. 519, "Very few specimens of this rare honey dish are known."
  3. Lee/EAPG, pg. 151, "Extremely rare, only three known to date."
  4. Antiques/Am. Glass, pg. 162-165 reprints Ruth Webb Lee's article "Rarities in American Glass" from the March, 1935 issue of the Magazine Antiques. Illus. fig. 5, text pg. 163, "I have owned one and know of two others."
  5. B & K III, #3250.
Provenance: Purchased in 1984 from Lil-Bud Antiques who acquired it when they obtained Judith Cronin's private collection earlier that same year. A copy of the Lil-Bud purchase slip will accompany this lot.
Note: The extreme rarity of this piece coupled with the fact that it is the only known complete example ranks this as one of the most important and desirable pieces of EAPG to come to the market in many years.
HORN OF PLENTY rare oval compote with matching pattern under foot. (2 sizes)
Lot #92, $1500; Lot #93, $1200 - Important Flint from the Anne W. & Mahlon K. Robb Collection of Bellfonte, Pennsylvania - Sold October 2, 3 & 4, 1998
Catalog Description: 8 1/4" l, 5 3/4" w, 6"h.
Condition: Near perfect, the base having one shallow flake on edge and a chip underneath.
References:
  1. McKearin/Am. Glass, illus. plate 213 #3.
  2. B & K I, larger size illus. plate 1115.
  3. Antiques/Am. Glass, pg. 162-165 reprints Ruth Webb Lee's article "Rarities in American Glass" from the March, 1935 issue of the Magazine Antiques. Illus. fig. 3, text pg. 163, "...the oval compote is probably the most elusive item." and "To date only two of these dishes have come to my notice." 4. Lee/EAPG, text pg. 151, "Very rare."
Provenance: Harbach & Culver, 1984.
HORN OF PLENTY cake stand
Lot #94, $1800 - Important Flint from the Anne W. & Mahlon K. Robb Collection of Bellfonte, Pennsylvania - Sold October 2, 3 & 4, 1998
Catalog Description: Waffle type pattern under foot. 8 1/4" d, 4 1/4" h.
Condition: Near perfect, the base having one shallow flake on edge and normal light mold roughness/flaking underneath.
SANDWICH VINE goblet
Lot #150, $10,500 - Important Flint from the Anne W. & Mahlon K. Robb Collection of Bellfonte, Pennsylvania - Sold October 2, 3 & 4, 1998
Catalog Description: Gilt highlights on the pattern and stem; 6 1/4" h.
Reference:
  1. Metz I pg. 3, frontis piece.
Provenance: Helen Goldberg, 1987.
MORNING GLORY goblet
Lot #126, $1850 - Important Flint from the Anne W. & Mahlon K. Robb Collection of Bellfonte, Pennsylvania - Sold October 2, 3 & 4, 1998
Catalog Description: 5 7/8" h.
References:
  1. Metz I, pg. 14.
  2. Lee/Sandwich, plate 213.
Provenance: Judith Cronin, 1973.
SANDWICH STAR goblet
Lot #148, $1500 - Important Flint from the Anne W. & Mahlon K. Robb Collection of Bellfonte, Pennsylvania - Sold October 2, 3 & 4, 1998
Catalog Description: 6 1/2" h.
Condition: Perfect except for an insignificant nick on the stem.
References:
  1. Metz I, pg. 10.
  2. Lee/EAPG, text pg. 43, "Rare."
Provenance: Troutman's Antiques. This lot will be accompanied by a quote letter from Mrs. Troutman.
PITTSBURGH PILLAR-MOLD candlestick.
Lot #136, $3600 - Important Flint from the Anne W. & Mahlon K. Robb Collection of Bellfonte, Pennsylvania - Sold October 2, 3 & 4, 1998
Catalog Description: Circular plain foot, eight pillar stem attached to a large eight pillar socket which flares out at the top. 11 3/4" h, 5 1/4" d base.
Provenance: Margaret Hudson, 1981.
THREE FACE, hollow stem champagne
Lot #222, $5100 - Non-Flint Glass from the Anne W. & Mahlon K. Robb Collection of Bellfonte, Pennsylvania - Sold October 2, 3 & 4, 1998
Catalog Description: Rare, 4 1/4" h, 3 1/2" d.
Reference:
  1. Antiques/Am. Glass, pg. 162-165 reprints Ruth Webb Lee's article "Rarities in American Glass" from the March, 1935 issue of the Magazine Antiques. Illus. fig. 6, text pg. 164, "If you have any doubts about the rarity of the hollow stem types, just try to find them today (1935)."
Provenance: Allan J. Hodges, 1975.
JUMBO goblet
Lot #493, $1150 - Sold October 2, 3 & 4, 1998
SANDWICH DOLPHIN, pair of candlesticks
Lot #163, $850 - Flint Tableware - Sold September 19 & 20, 1997
Catalog Description: Single step base, 10 1/4" h, canary.
Condition: One has a small flake under one petal and very minor base roughness. The other has a small base flake and very minor mold roughness.
References: B & K IV, cover.

EARLY LOOP/LEAF variant, CLAMBROTH open compote
Lot #139, $800 - Flint Tableware - Sold September 19 & 20, 1997
Catalog Description: 12" d x 11 3/4" h, RARE AND UNLISTED. The bowl has a scalloped rim and large elongated loops above small loops. This is attached by a wafer to a high standard with elongated loops around the stem and a plain circular foot.
Condition: Other than three minor tiny flakes on the rim, this large beauty is mint.
SWIMMING SWAN
Lot #269, $1150 - Non-Flint Goblet - Sold September 19 & 20, 1997
Catalog Description: Very rare.
References: Metz I, p. 104.
PIGS IN CORN
Lot #258 a & b, $475 each - Non-Flint Goblet - Sold September 19 & 20, 1997
Catalog Description: Husk on one ear bent to right.
BEAVER BAND
Lot #181, $950 - Non-Flint Goblet - Sold September 19 & 20, 1997
Catalog Description: Block letters.
HORSE, CAT AND RABBIT
Lot #238, $850 - Non-Flint Goblet - Sold September 19 & 20, 1997
BIRD AND STRAWBERRY
Lot #182, $650 - Non-Flint Goblet - Sold September 19 & 20, 1997
BIRD AND STRAWBERRY, water set. Pitcher and six tumblers.
Lot #286, $475 - Animal Pattern - Sold September 19 & 20, 1997
BRINGING HOME THE COWS, water pitcher.
Lot #292, $525 - Animal Pattern - Sold September 19 & 20, 1997
DEER AND DOG, marmalade jar.
Lot #304, $475 - Animal Pattern - Sold September 19 & 20, 1997
ZIG ZAG BAND WITH SQUIRREL FINIAL, table set.
Lot #408, $400 - Animal Pattern - Sold September 19 & 20, 1997Catalog Description: Finials are mint, butter base having several flakes on rim, sugar lid has small flake under rim. This is a rare set.
LOG CABIN, HS covered compote
(Left) Lot #474, $425 - Non-Flint Tableware - Sold September 19 & 20, 1997
Catalog Description: 8" l x 12" h
Condition: Two corners of the lid have a flat chip plus a chip on the inside rim. The base has a flake and a rough spot on one corner. Above average condition.