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Lot 4041
Three Pieces of Chinese Enamel Jewelry
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
To include a bracelet with filigree and floral enamel decoration, with amethyst cabochons, terminating in box clasp with safety chain (7.5 in.); a bangle bracelet with applied enamel butterfly and bezel set turquoise cabochons; and an adjustable ring with enamel decorated frog and reeds, each stamped silver (silver content unknown).

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shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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