The first, a 19th century English tea caddy, birch veneer with herringbone detail (lock not working; small piece of edge inlay missing; lacking interior divisions) (6.25 x 12 x 6 in.); a walnut trinket box, the lid inlaid with an eight pointed star (edge veneer flakes); a Victorian dresser box, geometric inlays, interior lined with early fabric (4.5 x 11.25 in.) (good condition with signs of use).

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shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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