19th century, a drum shaped garden seat with openwork side and top decoration in shape of double coins, a symbol of good fortune, three registers of alternating panels between birds and flowers and figures in courtyard scenes, raised gilt buttons decorate the top and bottom register.

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shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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

Some minor loss and rubbing to enamels and gilt; some tight hairline cracks.