19th century, the first is a Flow Blue scene of a naval battle (21.5 x 16 3/8 in.) (cutlery scratches to surface; lower edge flaking); a Flow Blue scene of fruit and flowers (15.25 x 18.75 in.); a feather edge Chinoiserie decorated platter (11 x 14 in.), all unmarked.
The Lifelong Collection of Keith and Caroline Gray, Charlotte, NC. Keith and Caroline Gray were passionate about antiques, art, and history. Together they attended antique shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics. Both were longtime supporters of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, with Caroline serving in multiple capacities from docent to a member of the acquisitions board and trustee. Caroline translated her love of material culture into a successful career, becoming the first certified property appraiser in Charlotte.
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