$50
Dunkirk Silversmiths (American (Connecticut) 1945-1950), Mueck-Carey Co (American (New York) 1940-1950s, Empire Silver (American, founded 1945). Group of three sterling silver table accessories comprising a Dunkirk sterling baby cup hallmarked and stamped "STERLING 77"; a Mueck-Carey "Wild Rose" pattern footed bonbon bowl hallmarked and stamped "STERLING REINFORCED WITH CEMENT AND STEEL", "ROYAL ROSE 813"; and a Empire silver slender trumpet vase stamped "EMPIRE STERLING WEIGHTED 458". Approximate height of cup 2". Approximate height of bowl 3", diameter 4.25". Approximate height of vase 8.75". 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
