$75
Gorham (American (Rhode Island), founded 1831). A four piece sterling repousse dresser set in the "Buttercup" pattern comprising a hand mirror, hair brush and two clothes brushes. Each monogrammed "SEL". All hallmarked with Lion facing right, anchor and G "STERLING C465". Mirror approximately 9.5" x 5.5". Hair brush approximately 9.5" x 3.5". Clothes brush approximately 7" x 2.25" and 5.25" x 1.5". Provenance: Property from the Estate of Mr. John L. Roper II, Former Owner and CEO of NORSHIPCO (Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock Corporation), of Norfolk, Virginia. Mr. Roper collected a number of fine American antiques and art including a noteworthy early American coin collection that sold at auction in 2014.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-12-04
