Depicted
Henry Clay
(American, 1777 – 1852)
Cup plate
1830-1850
Glass
Overall: 1/2 x 3 3/8 in. ( 1.3 x 8.6 cm )
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
1945.410
DescriptionColorless lead glass pressed cup plate; circular form with scalloped edge; portrait bust (profile) of Henry Clay at center of well, enclosed by plain circle, with garland around bottom edge of well and inscription around top; on interior rim, floral motifs similar to fleur-de-lis on stippled ground (Lee-Rose 562-A).Markingspressed: in well: "HENRY · CLAY"
ClassificationsGLASS