Mark of Wilcox Silver Plate Co. of Meriden, CT, pear form with strapwork and foliate engraving to body, raised on four hoof feet with fantasy mask knees, the hinged cover surmounted by a fox form finial, no monogram.

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shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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

Some scattered scratching and minor denting.