American and English Flow Blue featuring a souvenir plate of the Great Smoky Mountains by Adams, and to include: (12) plates (7.75 to 10.5 in.) (some with yellowing or heat damage; four with hairlines); a bowl by Adams (2 x 11 in.) (small rim repair): three small bowls: an open sugar (inner rim chipping). The Blue Willow is composed of two platters (13.5 x 11 in. and 9 3/8 x 7 5/8 in.); eight other pieces (some discoloration).
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shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics.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 the first certified property appraiser in Charlotte.
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