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Rare and Early English Armorial Shell Shaped Dessert

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Rare and Early English Armorial Shell Shaped Dessert

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attributed to Worcester, bearing the motto and coat-of-arms of Captain William Knox of Clonleigh, Ireland. Capt. Knox died in 1776, a Revolutionary War soldier, shot in error by one of his own men. The translation of the Latin motto is "I proceed and prosper".
1.5 x 7.75 x 8 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shows and auctions for decades â€“ assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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 the first certified property appraiser in Charlotte.
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Rare and Early English Armorial Shell Shaped Dessert

Name: Rare and Early English Armorial Shell Shaped Dessert
SKU: 57021741
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $25 - $25,000

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