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Lot 3163
A Group of American Sterling Silver
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Including an oval bread dish by International (10.75 x 6.25 in.); a trophy beaker by Fisher engraved "Carolina Yacht Club / 1955 / Snipe Class / 1st Place;" a pair of pedestal salts, unmarked; a small cordial by Whiting; an International "Wild Rose" bowl; (3) sterling framed sherbets with glass inserts (some loss to frames, one glass with rim chip); a pair of coasters; a nut dish; a sugar and creamer set with weighted base; (2) cigarette urns with weighted base; a pair of weighted salt & pepper shakers; a pair of non-weighted salt & pepper shakers by Wallace; and a small swing-handled compote with weighted base.

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shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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