$1,300
English, mid to late 19th century. Two Staffordshire dog stirrup cups, one with a white face and brown ears, and one brownish-gray with a long snout. Apparently unmarked. Approximate height (of tallest) 3.75", width 4.625", depth 7". 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:
2017-01-14