18th and 19th century, includes a covered mantle vase, two small vases, a small creamer, a teapot undertray, and a plate.

Diameter: 9.5 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shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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.

Cover to mantle vase has a rim chip; a tight hairline crack to one vase; rim chip to underside of plate; slight chip to handle of creamer.