Artist/Maker
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company
(active 1825 - 1888)
Depicted
Henry Clay
(American, 1777 – 1852)
Cup plate
1840-1852
Place madeSandwich, Massachusetts, United States, North America
Glass
Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 8.9 cm )
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
1945.411
DescriptionColorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge consisting of one large scallop alternating with two smaller scallops; silhouette of Henry Clay enclosed by stippled ring, and surrounded by scrollwork; star under profile, with first and last names on either side of bust; on interior rim, pattern of flowers, leaves, scrolled motifs, and shield-like motifs, some stippled (Lee-Rose 564).Markingspressed: in well: "HENRY/CLAY"
ClassificationsGLASS