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Lot 1283
Delft Tin Glazed Tea Caddy
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Attributed to Albertus Kiell, circa 1760, a fine example of chinoiserie decoration, the front and back panels are raised with figural scene, the bottom bears the conjoined initials "AK."

4 1/8 x 2.75 x 2.25 in.

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shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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; yellowing at the rim; several tiny glaze flakes..