english-imari-pattern-china
Lot 1488
English Imari Pattern China
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
To include: an inkstand with under tray, not marked; a Royal Crown Derby lidded teapot (6 x 10.5 in.) accompanied by a milk jug, three cups, three saucers, two plates (8 1/8 in.) all retailed by Tiffany & Co.; two unmarked cups; an early Derby censer (3.25 x 5 3/8 in.) Total (14) pieces.

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shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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

Censor with interior discoloration; otherwise no apparent condition concerns.