$75
Gorham (American (Rhode Island), founded 1831). .A three piece sterling vanity or dresser set comprising a pin tray and two small sterling and cut glass jars. The floral repousse decorated tray monogrammed "SEL" and hallmarked for Gorham with the word "STERLING B4405", the date code for 1911. Both small jars with sterling repousse tops stamped "STERLING". Pin tray approximately 6.75" x 3.25". Approximate height of jars 1.5". Overall approximate weight 1.98 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
