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Lot 3114
Four Coin Silver Fruit Knives
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, Tift & Whiting of North Attleboro, Massachusetts, each with repoussé floral decoration, three with with inscriptions to blade, each with hallmarks.

Longest 3.25 in.

4.35 troy oz. total weight.

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shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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

Some denting and wear from use.