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Lot 1305
Collection of Pill Boxes and Patch Boxes
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th and 20th century, over (30), to include: French and English trinket boxes, Herend potpourri, patch boxes, two rouge pots, two George III sterling vinaigrettes.

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shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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

The larger vinaigrette (1 x .75 in.) with mark of Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham (1810); the smaller vinaigrette with partial sponsor's mark, Birmingham (1819).

Most are in good estate condition.