Sold for:
$2,000
$2,000
Vernon, Dai. Dai Vernon's Porper Cups and Balls. California, Porper Originals, ca. 1980. Set of three brass cups, four crocheted balls, and wooden wand with brass tips, custom made by Joe Porper and presented to Dai Vernon. Housed in a sturdy brass box with brass Vernon "spinning" coin inset in its lid. Box measures 9 ¾ x 3 ¾ x 3 ½". Box shows wear, contents in fine condition. One of the very first sets of cups spun by Porper, who, at the time, was known as a manufacturer of fine billiards equipment.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-01-28
