19th century, polychrome enamels and gilt on porcelain, flattened baluster form with applied animalistic handles, each vase with underglaze blue cartouche encircling a finely hand painted figural scene in multicolor enamels, the bodies further decorated with floral motif.

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shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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

Restoration and repainting to foot and possible reglazing to interior of foot underside on one of the vases; some rubbing and loss to gilding.