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Lot 108
Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). Dai Vernon?s Porper Cups and Balls. California
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). 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 9 ? x 3 ? x 3 ??. Finish of box shows wear, contents near fine. One of the first sets of cups spun by Porper, who is well known as a manufacturer of fine billiard cues and supplies. Provenance: Porper to Vernon; Vernon to Larry Jennings; Jennings estate to present owner.
