New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Cup Plate

ManufacturerAttributed to Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)

CultureAmerican

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall, Rim: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4163

Not on view

DescriptionCup plate of pressed clear lacy glass. Portrait of Henry Clay facing right. Rim of eighteen large divided by two smaller scallops. See also 71.4159. Almost mint.

Published ReferencesRose & Lee, _Cup Plates_, No. 562, pg. 312, "very rare".