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Lot 3172
Six Scottish & Irish George III Silver Spoons
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
A set of four fiddle, shell & thread spoons with armorial engraving, mark of Walter & Patrick Cunningham, Edinburgh (1817 and 1823) (5.5 in.) (wear to engraving); and a pair of spoons with maker's mark "A. Page" and Edinburgh hallmarks, circa 1830, monogrammed (5.5 in.); and an Irish spoon with "GN" mark and Dublin (1811) hallmarks, no monogram (6.75 in.).

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shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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