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Lot 1512
Two 19th Century Bennington Pottery Mugs
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
American, to include a double-sided relief figural toby shaving mug, twig-style handle and split reservoir top, maker's mark to bottom; also to include a large mug with relief decoration and mottled brown glaze, marked.

Taller 5 x 4.75 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shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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 age appropriate condition.