$75
Crown Ducal (English, 1915-1974). circa 1920. A set of four octagonal plates in rare blue chintz with exotic perching birds within a black trim. Each plate is marked to backside with "CROWN DUCAL WARE ENGLAND" beneath a small crown. Approximate height .75", width 8.5" (across). 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