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Lot 3061
A Large American Coin Silver Footed Tray
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Mark of Jones, Ball & Co. (Boston, MA), circa 1853-1855, oval form with foliate engraving to well, the flange with applied grape vine decoration which is repeated in the cast and applied bracket feet, no monograms or engraving.

1.5 x 16 x 13 in.

36 troy oz.

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shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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 a certified property appraiser in Charlotte.

Good estate condition.