$75
Gorham (American (Rhode Island), founded 1831) and La Pierre Mfg Co (American (New York) 1888-1929). A sterling silver vanity or dresser set, each monogrammed "SEL" and comprising a large Gorham sterling and cut glass dresser jar, the top with floral scrolled repousse over a brilliant cut glass jar decorated with notched prism or zipper motif; a medium size La Pierre sterling and cut glass dresser with floral repousse sterling top over a brilliant cut glass with notched prism or zipper motif ; a Gorham pin tray also decorated with floral repousse and a sterling repousse jar lid. The Gorham jar approximately 4" in height and hallmarked for Gorham also stamped "STERLING S3164". The medium size jar hallmarked for La Pierre and "STERLING" and approximately 3.5" in height The pin tray hallmarked for Gorham and "STERLING B1620". and approximately 7" x 3.5". The vanity lid stamped 'STERLING 94" with 2" diameter. Approximate overall weight 5.55 troy ounces. 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
