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 Session #2
Saturday, May 17, 2008
(Sale begins at 9:30 a.m. with Lot #322)

Lots #1025 - #1098
Cup Plates


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Lot 1025 - LEE/ROSE NO. 31 CUP PLATE, colorless, 15 even scallops with small round dots on rim, peculiar out-of-place single dot on lower shoulder. Rare, probably very rare. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. or New England Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/2" dia. Proof except for overall mold roughness to table ring, several surface annealing refractions off scallop valleys. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Abraham & May, 2/69, $25.

Note: This plate was on Elsholz's want list but he never acquired a specimen.
Lot 1026 - LEE/ROSE NO. 31 CUP PLATE, colorless, 15 even scallops with small round dots on rim, peculiar out-of-place single dot on lower shoulder. Rare, probably very rare. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. or New England Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/2" dia. Shallow chip to one scallop, top-rim with shallow spalls between several scallops and some mold roughness. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.

Note: This plate was on Elsholz's want list but he never acquired a specimen.
Lot 1027 - LEE/ROSE NO. 37 CUP PLATE, light opalescent, 17 even scallops. Very rare. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/4" dia. Proof except for a few minute rim flakes and an area of mold roughness to table ring. Estimate: $100 - $150.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #21.
  2. B & K I, fig. 1347.
Provenance: From the collection of Nancy D. Minus.
Lot 1028 - LEE/ROSE NO. 44 CUP PLATE, colorless, 17 even scallops. Very rare. New England. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/4" dia. Very good condition, one light outer-rim chip which only slightly disfigures the profile, light rim flaking/mold roughness, flake off table ring. Estimate: $50 - $75.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #26.
  2. McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 178, fig. 90, "100 Best" clear.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. James H. Rose, 2/70, $50.
Lot 1029 - LEE/ROSE NO. 60 CUP PLATE, colorless, somewhat cloudy, plain rope rim, top only. Rare. Eastern. Second quarter 19th century. 3 3/8" dia. Near proof with some light under-rim flaking/mold roughness along with a flake and area of mold roughness to table ring. Estimate: $75 - $125.

Reference: Elsholz, lot #37.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.

Note: Rose noted "All three members of the series often have spalls and are hard to find in proof condition."
Lot 1030 - LEE/ROSE NO. 71 CUP PLATE, colorless, 14 scallops with single point between. Rare. Philadelphia area. Second quarter 19th century. 3 5/8" dia. Near proof with only one tipped point and an adjoining minute annealing fracture. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Reference: Elsholz, lot #45.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., 5/18/74, lot #442, $40. Ex-coll: Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth D. Wakefield.

Note: Rose noted "normally found in rather bad condition."
Lot 1031 - LEE/ROSE NO. 82 CUP PLATE, strong fiery opalescent shading to a colorless rim, plain rim. Extremely rare. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 5/8" dia. Well above average having only a small chip and flake to outer rim, along with minor mold roughness under rim. Estimate: $50 - $75.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #332.
  2. McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 178, fig. 80, "100 Best" colored.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., 5/17/74, lot #362, $120. Ex-collection: Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth D. Wakefield.

Note: An example of this plate from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 36, #540) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" colored list where he noted "no perfect specimen is known."
Lot 1032 - LEE/ROSE NO. 99 CUP PLATE, colorless, plain rim. Rare. Philadelphia area, possibly Union Glass Works. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/4" dia. Proof with a small underfill which does affect the rim slightly. Estimate: $30 - $50.

Reference: Elsholz, lot #497.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Maloney, 1971.
Lot 1033 - LEE/ROSE NO. 135-A CUP PLATE, slightly cloudy blue, 36 bull's-eye scallops. Very or extremely rare. Midwestern, probably Pittsburgh. Second quarter 19th century. 3 3/8" dia. Well above average with all bull's eyes intact, one scallop tipped and several others lightly tipped, one top-rim flake and other very light flakes/mold roughness. Estimate: $500 - $800.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #220, this being the actual example.
  2. McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 184, fig. 63, "100 Best" colored.
  3. Spillman, fig. 366 and color pl. 6.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., 11/9/86, lot #220, $400. Ex-collection: William J. Elsholz. R. D. Skyles, West Richfield, OH, 8/2/56.

Note: The Elsholz catalog notes that this very plate was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit, No. 557. The Corning catalog recorded that the exhibited plate was from the Marble collection. In any event, it was included by Rose in his new "100 Best" colored list where he noted "Extremely rare in color."
Lot 1034 - LEE/ROSE NO. 147-C CUP PLATE, blue, 28 scallops with single point between. Very rare. Midwestern. Second quarter 19th century. 2 3/4" dia. Numerous rim chips and spalls causing moderate losses. Estimate: $30 - $50.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #221.
  2. McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 182, fig. 40, "100 Best" colored.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Arman Absentee Auctions, 5/13/87, lot #41 (1 of 2), $55.

Note: AGCP notes "Perfect specimens in either clear or blue are practically unheard of." An example of this plate from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 36, #555) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" colored list.
Lot 1035 - LEE/ROSE NO. 158 CUP PLATE, colorless, 34 bull's-eye scallops. Extremely rare. Midwestern. Second quarter 19th century. 3 9/16" dia. Loss of one scallop and two others lightly tipped, otherwise only some minor mold roughness. Estimate: $30 - $50.

References:
  1. Bilane, p. 10.
  2. Elsholz, lot #728.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Robert C. Eldred Co., Inc., 1987, $28.
Lot 1036 - LEE/ROSE NO. 159 CUP PLATE, colorless, 34 bull's-eye scallops. Extremely rare. Midwestern. Second quarter 19th century. 3 9/16" dia. Well above average having only one tipped scallop and partial loss of associated bull's eye, otherwise only one additional very lightly tipped scallop. Estimate: $50 - $75.

References:
  1. Bilane, p. 10.
  2. Elsholz, lot #731.
  3. Innes, pl. 312.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Guernsey, 10/69.
Lot 1037 - LEE/ROSE NO. 181-A CUP PLATE, colorless, 48 even scallops. Extremely rare. Midwestern. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/8" dia. Rim chip erasing two scallops, several other scallops tipped, moderate rim spall. Estimate: $30 - $50.

References:
  1. Bilane, p. 12.
  2. Elsholz, lot #872.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Guernsey, 10/69.

Note: Rose noted "As usual throughout this group, proof specimens are next to impossible to obtain."
Lot 1038 - LEE/ROSE NO. 182 CUP PLATE, colorless, 40 bull's-eye scallops. Extremely rare. Midwestern. Second quarter 19th century. 3 3/16" dia. Rim chip erasing two scallops, otherwise only a couple minor flakes. Estimate: $30 - $50.

Reference: Elsholz, lot #873.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Collector's Sales & Service, 10/14/97, lot #412 (one of two), $50.

Note: An example of this plate from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 39, #718) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" clear list.
Lot 1039 - LEE/ROSE NO. 182-A CUP PLATE, colorless, 48 even scallops. Extremely rare. Midwestern. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/8" dia. Rim chip causing the loss of two scallops, partial loss of five other scallops, several small rim spalls. Estimate: $30 - $50.

Reference: Bilane, p. 12.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. James H. Rose, 6/69, $40.

Note: This plate was on Elsholz's want list but he never acquired a specimen. An example from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 39, #719) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" clear list.
Lot 1040 - LEE/ROSE NO. 191-B CUP PLATE, deep blue, 44 even scallops. Extremely rare, AGCP recorded only seven specimens. Probably Midwestern. Second quarter 19th century. 3" dia. Two rim chips each erasing two scallops, numerous others tipped, along with some top-rim mold roughness. Estimate: $50 - $75.

References:
  1. Bilane, p. 12.
  2. Elsholz, lot #228.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Lot 1041 - LEE/ROSE NO. 215 CUP PLATE, colorless, 60 even scallops. Extremely rare. Ft. Pitt Glass Works. Second quarter 19th century. 3 5/8" dia. Three scallops tipped and several others lightly tipped, along with a few small open bubbles and light mold roughness. Estimate: $50 - $75.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #1071.
  2. Innes, pl. 311.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Green Valley Auctions, Inc., 4/30/04, lot #150, $77. Ex-collection: John E. Bilane. James H. Rose, 5/70, $65.

Note: An example of this plate from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 39, #734) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" clear list.
Lot 1042 - LEE/ROSE NO. 221 CUP PLATE, colorless, slightly cloudy, plain rope rim, top and bottom. Extremely rare. Probably Midwestern. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/2" dia. Proof except for two minute rim nicks and a hint of mold roughness under base. Estimate: $500 - $800.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #1075.
  2. McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 177, fig. 66, "100 Best" clear, "2 specimens known at present."
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 38, #621) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" clear list.
Lot 1043 - LEE/ROSE NO. 222 CUP PLATE, colorless with a hint of cloudiness, plain rope rim, top and bottom. Extremely rare. Midwestern. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/2" dia. Proof except for an extremely light flake to the outer rim. Estimate: $300 - $500.

References:
  1. Bilane, p. 14.
  2. Parallels Elsholz, lot #1076.
  3. McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 178, fig. 83, "100 Best" clear.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Arman Absentee Auctions, 7/9/86, lot #356, $1,100. Ex-collection: Dr. Grace O. Doane.

Note: Bilane reports that this plate is rarer than Lee/Rose No. 221. An example from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 39, #676) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" clear list.
Lot 1044 - LEE/ROSE NO. 225 CUP PLATE, colorless, 72 even scallops. Rare. Philadelphia area, probably Union Glass Works. Second quarter 19th century. 3 3/8" dia. Above average condition with the loss of two scallops and partial loss of two others, along with a small top-rim spall. Estimate: $30 - $50.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.

Note: This entire series seems to be rarer than indicated in AGCP. Elsholz wanted one or two examples of this series but never acquired a specimen.
Lot 1045 - LEE/ROSE NO. 225-B CUP PLATE, colorless, nine pairs of large scallops with four smaller between, dot in center of cavetto. Very rare. Philadelphia area, probably Union Glass Works. Second quarter 19th century. 3 7/16" dia. Proof except for an under-rim spall which does not affect the rim profile and one very lightly tipped scallop. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Reference: Bilane, p. 14.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. James H. Rose, 10/72, $25.
Lot 1046 - LEE/ROSE NO. 225-C CUP PLATE, colorless, 18 large scallops with a small scallop and two points between. Rare. Philadelphia area, probably Union Glass Works. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/2" dia. Proof except for very minor under-rim flaking/mold roughness. Estimate: $30 - $50.

Reference: Bilane, p. 14, "Usually rough."

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. E. R. Eller, 7/75, $22.
Lot 1047 - LEE/ROSE NO. 226-C CUP PLATE, medium green, 18 large scallops with a smaller scallop and two points between. Very rare. Philadelphia area. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/2" dia. Poor to fair condition with the loss of multiple scallops. Estimate: $20 - $30.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. L. W. Neal, 7/75, $50.

Note: This is only the second example of this plate that we have sold. It was on Elsholz's want list but he never acquired a specimen.
Lot 1048 - LEE/ROSE NO. 232-A CUP PLATE, colorless, 12-sided with 60 scallops. Rare, possibly very or extremely rare (see note). Eastern, but uncertain. Second quarter 19th century. 3 7/16" dia. Four scallops tipped and several others lightly tipped, flaking/mold roughness to table ring. Estimate: $30 - $50.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.

Note: This plate seems much rarer than indicated in AGCP. It is only the second example that we have sold and Mrs. Powell only recorded two offered for sale. In addition it was on Elsholz's want list but he never acquired an example.
Lot 1049 - LEE/ROSE NO. 251 CUP PLATE, colorless, 63 even scallops. Extremely rare. Midwestern. Second quarter 19th century. 3 3/4" dia. Near proof having only one tipped scallop and several light small rim spalls, moderate rim fin. Estimate: $75 - $125.

Reference: Parallels Elsholz, lot #1100.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Collector's Sales & Service, 10/14/97, lot #408, $225.

Note: An example of this plate from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 39, #728) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" clear list.
Lot 1050 - LEE/ROSE NO. 262 CUP PLATE, grayish blue, 66 even scallops. Rare. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 5/16" dia. Partial loss or tipping to numerous scallops, two flakes and mold roughness to table ring. Estimate: $50 - $75.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #382.
  2. B & K I, fig. 1371.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Guernsey, 10/69.
Lot 1051 - LEE/ROSE NO. 265 CUP PLATE, fiery opalescent, 53 even scallops. Unrecorded in AGCP, Bilane recorded only three examples. Probably Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/2" dia. Well above average condition with three tipped scallops and another very lightly tipped, along with some light under-rim flaking/mold roughness. Estimate: $75 - $125.

References:
  1. Bilane, p. 16.
  2. Elsholz, lot #1154.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Collector's Sales & Service, 8/23/94, lot #300, $200. Ex-collection: Gladys & Paul Richards.

Note: This is only the second example of this plate that we have sold.
Lot 1052 - LEE/ROSE NO. 293 CUP PLATE, soft blue, 62 even scallops. Rare. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/8" dia. Remarkably proof. Estimate: $100 - $150.

Reference: Parallels B & K I, fig. 1380.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Lot 1053 - LEE/ROSE NO. 314 CUP PLATE, colorless, embossed "SAMPSON, LINDLEY &. CO. / IMPORTERS OF / CHINA, GLASS / & QUEENSWARE. / NO.92 MAIN ST. / CINCINNATI.", 50 even scallops. Rare. Midwestern, possibly Pittsburgh. Second quarter 19th century. 3 7/16" dia. Average condition with the loss of two scallops, partial loss of three additional scallops, and several others lightly tipped, flaking/mold roughness to table ring. Estimate: $30 - $50.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Guernsey, 10/69.
Lot 1054 - LEE/ROSE NO. 319 CUP PLATE, colorless, 66 even scallops. Very rare. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 5/16" dia. Above average condition with the loss of one scallop and partial loss of four others, two very small top-rim spalls and mold roughness to table ring. Estimate: $30 - $50.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #1194.
  2. B & K I, fig. 1383.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Arman's Absentee Auctions, 6/17/87, lot #390, $99.
Lot 1055 - LEE/ROSE NO. 333 CUP PLATE, soft blue with tiny bubbles, 59 even scallops. Scarce. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 7/16" dia. Partial loss of several scallops and numerous others lightly tipped, two small shallow rim spalls. Estimate: $30 - $50.

Reference: Parallels B & K I, fig. 1389.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Lot 1056 - LEE/ROSE NO. 374 CUP PLATE, amber, slightly cloudy, 22 scallops with single point between. Scarce. Eastern, probably Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/4" dia. Several rim chips along with numerous tipped scallops and points, two light rim spalls. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. James H. Rose, 5/70, $50.
Lot 1057 - LEE/ROSE NO. 374 CUP PLATE, blue, slightly cloudy, 22 scallops with single point between. Scarce. Eastern, probably Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/4" dia. One moderate and several small rim spalls, numerous tipped or lightly tipped scallops and points. Estimate: $30 - $50.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Guernsey, 10/69.
Lot 1058 - LEE/ROSE NO. 374 CUP PLATE, blue, slightly cloudy, 22 scallops with single point between. Scarce. Eastern, probably Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/4" dia. Six light rim spalls, loss of three scallops and numerous others tipped. Estimate: $30 - $50.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Lot 1059 - LEE/ROSE NO. 389 CUP PLATE, brilliant deep blue, plain rim. Extremely rare. Possibly Philadelphia area. Second quarter 19th century. 3 3/8" dia. Minute to moderate flaking/mold roughness to front and reverse of rim, none of which disfigures the profile. Estimate: $75 - $125.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Green Valley Auctions, 5/12/03, lot #160, $99 Ex-coll: Robert W. King. Westchester Glass Show, 4/29/89. Harbach & Culver.
Lot 1060 - LEE/ROSE NO. 440-B CUP PLATE, brilliant medium blue, 24 large scallops with smaller pairs between. Scarce. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/2" dia. Proof except for one lightly tipped scallop and a very minor upper-rim flake. Estimate: $75 - $125.

Reference: Elsholz, lot #853.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. James H. Rose, 5/70, $40.
Lot 1061 - LEE/ROSE NO. 440-B CUP PLATE, brilliant medium blue, 24 large scallops with smaller pairs between. Scarce. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/2" dia. Proof except for a single minute flake to one scallop. Estimate: $100 - $150.

Reference: Elsholz, lot #853.

Provenance: From the collection of Nancy D. Minus.
Lot 1062 - LEE/ROSE NO. 443 CUP PLATE, colorless, plain rope rim, top and bottom. Very rare. Midwestern, probably Pittsburgh. Second quarter 19th century. 3" dia. Near proof having only a few minute nicks to a slight rim fin and a minor flake to one foot. Estimate: $30 - $50.

Reference: Elsholz, lot #1270.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Lot 1063 - LEE/ROSE NO. 446 CUP PLATE, colorless, 56 even scallops. Extremely rare. Uncertain origin, possibly Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/2" dia. Above average condition with the partial loss of one scallop and another very lightly tipped, small rim underfill affecting three scallops. Estimate: $100 - $150.

Reference: Elsholz, lot #1273.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Lot 1064 - LEE/ROSE NO. 446 CUP PLATE, colorless, 56 even scallops. Extremely rare. Uncertain origin, possibly Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/2" dia. Loss of four scallops and partial loss of several others, along with several light rim spalls. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Reference: Elsholz, lot #1273.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Ex-collection: Grace Doane.
Lot 1065 - LEE/ROSE NO. 455-B CUP PLATE, peacock blue/deep electric blue, 43 even scallops. Unrecorded in AGCP, Bilane recorded two similarly colored examples. Probably Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 7/8" dia. Near proof having only one tipped scallop and three others with a minute open bubble on tip. Estimate: $200 - $300.

Reference: Bilane, p. 25.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. David & Linda Arman, 7/84, lot #561, $325.
Lot 1066 - LEE/ROSE NO. 459-B CUP PLATE, dark brilliant blue, 76 even scallops. Rare. Probably Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 5/16" dia. Two under-rim spalls causing the loss of one and three scallops, otherwise only the partial loss of one additional scallop. Estimate: $30 - $50.

Reference: Elsholz, lot #857.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Richard H. Wood, 8/68, $55.
Lot 1067 - LEE/ROSE NO. 459-D/E CUP PLATE, green, 43 even scallops. Rare. Probably Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 7/16" dia. Above average condition with one scallop tipped and several others very lightly tipped, minor flake to table ring, slightly open bubble at rim, very faint 1/2" annealing check off rim which has no depth. Estimate: $100 - $150.

Reference: Elsholz, lot #858.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. James H. Rose, 6/69, $85.

Note: It seems that Lee/Rose Nos. 459-D and 459-E are the same plate with all measuring 3 7/16" plus or minus.
Lot 1068 - LEE/ROSE NO. 459-D/E CUP PLATE, green, 43 even scallops. Rare. Probably Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 7/16" dia. Loss of two scallops and several others tipped. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Reference: Elsholz, lot #858.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Collector's Sales & Service, 12/9/97, lot #258, $550.

Note: It seems that Lee/Rose Nos. 459-D and 459-E are the same plate with all measuring 3 7/16" plus or minus.
Lot 1069 - LEE/ROSE NO. 459-F CUP PLATE, translucent clambroth/alabaster with slight opalescence, 55 even scallops. Rare. Probably Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 7/16" dia. Above average condition, two scallops tipped and several others very lightly tipped. Estimate: $30 - $50.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Lot 1070 - LEE/ROSE NO. 465-F CUP PLATE, violet blue with a smoke streak, 63 even scallops. Rare. Probably Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 3/8" dia. Rim chip causing the loss of one scallop and most of two adjoining scallops, otherwise only a couple of lightly tipped scallops. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Reference: Elsholz, lot #1279.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Richard H. Wood, 10/72, $60.
Lot 1071 - LEE/ROSE NO. 467-A/B CUP PLATE, deep brilliant amethyst, 48 even scallops. Very rare. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 5/8" to 3 11/16" dia. Three rim chips erasing three, two, and one scallop each, one top-rim flake, flaking/mold roughness to table ring. Estimate: $50 - $75.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #860.
  2. B & K I, fig. 1401.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Collector's Sales & Service, 10/14/97, lot #436 (one of three), $225.
Lot 1072 - LEE/ROSE NO. 511 CUP PLATE, lavender or light amethyst, 22 scallops with single point between. Rare or scarce. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3" dia. Above average condition, three scallops very lightly tipped, two points tipped. Estimate: $30 - $50.

Reference: B & K I, fig. 1405.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Lot 1073 - LEE/ROSE NO. 520-A CUP PLATE, blue, 44 even scallops. Scarce. Unknown origin. Second quarter 19th century. 3" dia. Partial loss of one scallop and several others lightly tipped, several light top-rim flakes. Estimate: $30 - $50.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. James H. Rose, 5/70, $30.
Lot 1074 - LEE/ROSE NO. 522 CUP PLATE, brilliant red amber, 66 even scallops. Very rare. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 5/16" dia. Near proof having only one tipped scallop and a very small top-rim flake. Estimate: $50 - $75.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #1412.
  2. Parallels B & K I, fig. 1406.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Lot 1075 - LEE/ROSE NO. 531 CUP PLATE, bright medium green, 34 bull's-eye scallops. Unrecorded in AGCP, Bilane recorded only one example. Midwestern. Second quarter 19th century. 3 5/8" dia. Partial loss of one scallop and associated bull's eye, several other scallops tipped, several small top-rim spalls. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Reference: Bilane, p. 29.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Richard H. Wood, 2/71, $38.
Lot 1076 - LEE/ROSE NO. 550 CUP PLATE, fiery opalescent, 53 even scallops. Unrecorded in AGCP, Bilane recorded only one example. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 9/16" dia. Three scallops tipped and another lightly tipped, otherwise proof. Estimate: $50 - $75.

References:
  1. Bilane, p. 30.
  2. B & K I, fig. 1411, being the example recorded by Bilane.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Collector's Sales & Service, 4/19/94, lot #82, $120. Ex-coll: Gladys & Paul Richards.
Lot 1077 - LEE/ROSE NO. 561 CUP PLATE, colorless, octagonal with seven even scallops between corners, light rivet head in center. Very rare. Midwestern, probably Pittsburgh. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/2" dia. Rim with a V-shape chip erasing several scallops, another smaller chip causing the loss of one scallop, partial loss of several other side and one corner scallop. Estimate: $50 - $75.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #1467, which was exhibited at the Henry Ford Museum in 1960.
  2. McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 171, fig. 1, "100 Best" clear.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. James H. Rose, 1968, $150.

Note: An example of this plate from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 38, #653) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" clear list where he described it as extremely rare.
Lot 1078 - LEE/ROSE NO. 585-A CUP PLATE, colorless, embossed "Ringgold Palo Alto", 12 large scallops with four smaller between. Extremely rare. Philadelphia area, possibly Union Glass Works. Second quarter 19th century. 3 7/16" dia. Loss of one large and one small scallop, partial loss of two additional large scallops and several small scallops, numerous other scallops lightly tipped. Estimate: $75 - $125.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #1482.
  2. McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 173, fig. 23, "100 Best" clear.
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 38, #641) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" clear list.
Lot 1079 - LEE/ROSE NO. 585-B CUP PLATE, colorless, embossed "RINGGOLD PALO ALTO", nine pairs of large scallops with four smaller scallops between. Extremely rare. Philadelphia area, possibly Union Glass Works. Second quarter 19th century. 3 7/16" dia. Four rim chips, each causing the loss of one or two scallops, otherwise only a few under-rim flakes. Estimate: $100 - $150.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.

Note: This plate not represented in the Elsholz or Powell collections. An example from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 38 #642) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" clear list.
Lot 1080 - LEE/ROSE NO. 586-B CUP PLATE, colorless, embossed "Ringgold. Palo Alto", 18 large scallops with smaller scallop and two points between. Extremely rare. Philadelphia area, possibly Union Glass Works. Second quarter 19th century. 3 7/16" dia. Near proof for this plate having only one lightly tipped large scallop along with moderate under-rim flaking/mold roughness which does not affect the rim profile, small underfill to table ring. Estimate: $200 - $300.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #1485.
  2. McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 173, fig. 25, "100 Best" clear.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.

Note: AGCP notes "Stippled-type Ringgolds are, in general, even rarer than the variety with plain background. Proof specimens are virtually unobtainable." An example of this plate from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 38, #644) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" clear list.
Lot 1081 - LEE/ROSE NO. 591 CUP PLATE, colorless, 48 even scallops. Very rare. Eastern, probably Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/2" dia. Three scallops tipped and numerous others lightly tipped, one small top-rim spall. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Reference: Elsholz, lot #1402.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Lot 1082 - LEE/ROSE NO. 594 CUP PLATE, amber, 66 even scallops. Rare. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/4" dia. Loss of one scallop and five others tipped, one small under-rim spall and two light top-rim flakes. Estimate: $100 - $150.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #1422.
  2. B & K I, fig. 1417.
  3. McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 186, fig. 9, "100 Best" colored.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Arman Absentee Auctions, 6/17/87, lot #449, $253.

Note: An example of this plate from the Marble collection was included in the 1954 Corning exhibit (case 37, #592) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" colored list.
Lot 1083 - LEE/ROSE NO. 595 CUP PLATE, light opalescent, 66 even scallops. Unrecorded in AGCP, Bilane recorded only one example. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/4" dia. Loss of two adjacent scallops and several others tipped. Estimate: $200 - $300.

References:
  1. Bilane, p. 32.
  2. Elsholz, lot #1405.
Provenance: From the collection of Nancy D. Minus.
Lot 1084 - LEE/ROSE NO. 605-A-V-1 CUP PLATE, colorless, variation with light rivet head in center of cavetto, octagonal with seven scallops between corners. Scarce or rare. Midwestern, probably Pittsburgh. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/2" dia. Virtually proof having only two very lightly tipped scallops and a hint of flaking/mold roughness. Estimate: $50 - $75.

References:
  1. Bilane, p. 33.
  2. Elsholz, lot #1594.
Provenance: From the collection of Nancy D. Minus.
Lot 1085 - LEE/ROSE NO. 619 CUP PLATE, violet blue with numerous black inclusions, embossed "Benjamin Franklin", 48 even scallops. Extremely rare. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/2" dia. Rim chip causing the loss of two scallops, three additional scallops very lightly tipped, one moderate top-rim spall. Estimate: $75 - $125.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #1424.
  2. Parallels B & K I, fig. 1419.
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, #594) and included by Rose in his new "100 Best" colored list.
Lot 1086 - 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. Near proof having only three tipped scallops. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #1533.
  2. B & K I, fig. 1420a.
  3. 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.
Lot 1087 - 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. As is with 1 1/2" and 3/4" cracks off rim, one scallop tipped and three others lightly tipped. Estimate: $50 - $75.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #1535.
  2. 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.
Lot 1088 - LEE/ROSE NO. 656 CUP PLATE, colorless, 30 even scallops, shorter feet. Very rare. Midwestern, probably Pittsburgh. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/16" dia. Near proof for this plate having only three very lightly tipped scallops, one under-rim spall and several flakes. Estimate: $50 - $75.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #1702.
  2. Spillman, fig. 444.
  3. Innes, pl. 314.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. Richard H. Wood, 10/74, $85.
Lot 1089 - LEE/ROSE NO. 662 CUP PLATE, light opalescent, 79 even scallops. Very rare. Probably Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Second quarter 19th century. 3 1/2" dia. Excellent condition having only the partial loss of two scallops and another very lightly tipped. Estimate: $100 - $150.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #1705.
  2. McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 186, fig. 1, "100 Best" colored.
Provenance: From the collection of Nancy D. Minus.
Lot 1090 - LEE/ROSE NO. 670-B CUP PLATE, colorless, 24 bull's-eye scallops with single point between. Uncertain rarity, probably rare. Midwestern, probably Pittsburgh. Second quarter 19th century. 3 7/16" dia. Above average condition with the loss of one point and several others tipped, otherwise only some light flaking to scallops. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Lot 1091 - LEE/ROSE NO. 677-A CUP PLATE, blue, 44 even scallops. Rare. Midwestern. Second quarter 19th century. 3 3/16" dia. Near proof with only two lightly tipped scallops and some very light top-rim flakes. Estimate: $200 - $300.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #1744.
  2. McKearin Am. Glass, pl. 180, fig. 16, "100 Best" colored.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Lot 1092 - LEE/ROSE NO. 686 CUP PLATE, colorless, 24 bull's-eye scallops with single point between. Rare. Midwestern, probably Pittsburgh. Second quarter 19th century. 3 7/16" dia. Moderate top-rim spall, loss of one point, partial loss of one scallop, some others lightly tipped. Estimate: $30 - $50.

References:
  1. Elsholz, lot #1830.
  2. Spillman, fig. 459.
  3. Innes, pl. 312.
Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell. James H. Rose, 6/69, $45.
Lot 1093 - LEE/ROSE NO. 869 CUP PLATE, colorless with amethyst tint, front with unrecorded amber stained silhouettes of flowers and shells, 38 large scallops with single point between, light pontil mark on reverse. Unknown rarity, probably extremely rare. European. Mid 19th century. 3 3/4" dia. Near proof having only one very lightly tipped scallop. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 1094 - ALBERT MARBLE'S CUP PLATE PHOTOS, set of photos #1-156 plus A and G, with some related printed sheets, in original paper box, with Albert C. Marble and Sam Laidacker ink stamps. 5" x 7". Photos in very good overall condition, #2, #105, and #154-#156 are photocopies, several with bent corners, box fair with wear and splits, some printed sheets are photocopies. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Lot 1095 - CUP PLATE REFERENCE VOLUME, "American Glass Cup Plates", Ruth Webb Lee and James H. Rose, 2nd edition, Northborough, MA: Ruth Webb Lee, 1948, hard cover with dust jacket, original cardboard mailer. New unused condition with small tear and minor rubbing to jacket. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Lot 1096 - CUP PLATE REFERENCE VOLUMES, LOT OF FOUR, Lee and Rose's "American Glass Cup Plates", Bilane's "Cup Plate Discoveries Since 1948", Burns' "Glass Cup Plates", 1921, and Pennybacker's 1975 auction catalog of the Neefe collection, first hard cover, others soft cover. First with excellent interior but much cover spotting, others very good to excellent. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Lot 1097 - HISTORICAL CHINA CUP PLATE REFERENCE VOLUME, "A Catalogue of American Historical China Cup Plates", Richard H. and Virginia A. Wood, Baltimore, MD: self-published, undated, c. 1969, soft cover. Very good condition with foxing and wear. Estimate: $30 - $50.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.
Lot 1098 - CUP PLATE CATALOGS, LOT OF THREE, O'Reilly's auction of the Mrs. Mary Myers Parker collection, 1953, Pennybacker's auction of the Mrs. Mary Neefe collection, 1975, and Rose's set-price sale of a "Noted Amateur", 1940, at the time Rose called this the second largest collection to ever come to market, all soft cover. Very good condition with some foxing and spotting. Estimate: $30 - $50.

Provenance: Collection of the late Anne and Leon Powell.


To be followed by Block Lot Cup Plates.