HL-3 "WASHINGTON" / "LAFAYETTE" HISTORICAL PRESSED OPEN SALT, colorless, scallop-and-point rim, name faintly embossed above each bust, grape bunch and leaf base. Unique. Probably New England Glass Co. 1830-1840. 2 1/8" H, 2 1/8" x 3".
Near proof, rim with one lightly tipped scallop and a few minor flakes, shallow chip to one base corner, otherwise only a hint of mold roughness.
Published: Bourne - The William J. Elsholz Collection, Vol. II, p. 167, lot 638._x000D_
Literature: Neal - Pressed Glass Salt Dishes of the Lacy Period, p. 119. Spillman - Corning, p. 181, fig. 683. The McKearins - American Glass, pl. 164, fig. 6, "perhaps the rarest historical salt". Rose - The Story of American Pressed Glass of the Lacy Period, p. 152, fig. 805.
Provenance: Collection of the late Alvina Breckel of Oley, PA and Winnetka, IL._x000D_
Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., 12/10/86, lot 638. _x000D_
Ex-collection of William J. Elsholz (retains collection label). _x000D_
James H. Rose, 9/7/54._x000D_
Ex-collection of Mrs. Harry S. High._x000D_
Exhibited: Corning Museum of Glass - "The Story of American Pressed Glass of the Lacy Period 1825-1850", 1954, No. 805._x000D_
Toledo Museum of Art - "The New England Glass Company 1818-1888", 1963, No. 125 (retains exhibition label).
Catalogue Note: This is only the second example of this salt that we have sold. An outstanding example with impeccable provenance and exhibition history.

Near proof, rim with one lightly tipped scallop and a few minor flakes, shallow chip to one base corner, otherwise only a hint of mold roughness.