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Lot 3006
Fourteen Norfolk, VA Coin Silver Spoons
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Including a pair of master salt spoons with period "EH" monogram and a set of (5) teaspoons with period monogram "AEE" all with the mark of Fitch W. Burwell (circa 1818-1897); a set of (6) teaspoons with mark of Joseph Clarico (active 1813-1828), period "CW" monogram (5 5/8 in.); and a teaspoon with mark of James Gaskins, rubbed monogram (5.25 in.).

6.2 total troy oz.

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shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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