English, 4th quarter 18th century, to include: two tea bowls and saucers; a tea bowl and saucer with underglaze blue decoration; a tea cup and saucer; two chocolate cups, all with the crescent mark to the bottom. A tea bowl and saucer and a teapot stand are unmarked but attributed.

Tea Bowls approx. 2 x 3.25 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shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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: the teapot stand with a small rim chip; overall some gilt loss to edges; each chocolate cup with a flea bite.