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Lot 1473
Two German Creamware Plates
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Mid-19th century, stoneware, Waechtersbach German creamware scalloped and reticulated plates, a company that was founded in 1832 by the Prince Adolf of Isenburg-Wächtersbach.


2 x 12 in. and 1.25 x 8 7/8 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shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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.

Several hairlines; discoloration.