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The Art of Entertaining - September 25, 2024

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 10:00AM EDT
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There is an art to entertaining, and having the right wares to create the perfect tablescape is the first step. The Art of Entertaining sale offers a fine selection of porcelain, silver and other decorative tablewares to set a creative and impressive table, either in a traditional, more formal style, or in a modern and fun update.
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  • Property from the Jordan Saunders Collection
Lot 158

Assembled American Silver Flatware Service and Mother-of-Pearl Knives

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
Current Bid
$400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Comprising:

A set of twenty Kirk dinner knives with steel blades and filled handles

A set of twelve Bailey, Banks & Biddle fish knives

A set of six Kirk butter spreaders

A set of eight Gorham butter spreaders with steel blades and filled handles

A set of ten dinner knives with mother-of-pearl handles

A set of twelve lunch knives with mother-of-pearl handles

A set of six lunch knives with mother-of-pearl handles

A set of twenty Kirk dinner forks

A set of ten Duhme dinner forks

A set of twelve J.S, MacDonald dinner forks

A set of six George Shiebler dinner forks

A set of four Vanderslice and Co. dinner forks

A set of eight Gorham lunch forks

A set of twelve Duhme lunch forks

A set of twelve Bailey, Banks & Biddle fish forks

A set of twenty Kirk salad forks

A set of eight Gorham salad forks

A set of six Gorham soup spoons

A set of six Gorham large tablespoons

A group of fourteen large tablespoons

A set of five Towle tablespoons

A pair of Gorham tablespoons

A set of five Duhme tablespoons

A set of eight teaspoons

A set of three Gorham serving spoons

A Gorham serving fork

A pair of Shreve, Crump & Low serving spoons

A pierced serving spoon

A serving spoon with a gilt bowl

A pierced tomato server

The Kirk dinner knives 9 in. long, 295 oz. approx. weighable, (241 pcs).

Condition

Minor wear, some nicks and abrasions overall. A few of the serving spoons with bruised bowls. Otherwise in good condition.

Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.

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COLLECTION FROM STAIR: We suggest requesting a quote for packing and shipping prior to bidding on an item, as you will be responsible for collection or shipping if you are the successful bidder. We are open for pickups Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 12pm and again from 1pm to 4:30pm. Please call us at 518.751.1000 to schedule collection. We ask that you collect your items or make collection arrangements within 10 days of your purchase. Below is a list of shippers our clients use on a regular basis, but feel free to use your shipper of choice. For smaller items that can be boxed and shipped: UPS Store #4541 230 Kings Mall Court Kingston, New York 12401 T: 845.336.4877 F: 845.336.3832 E: store4541@theupsstore.com UPS Store #5539 160 Fairview Avenue Hudson, New York 12534 T: 518.828.8777 F: 518.822.8727 E: store5539@theupsstore.com UPS Store #4861 6565 Springbrook Avenue Rhinebeck, New York 12572 T: 845.876.3357 F: 845.876.3524 E: store4861@theupsstore.com For furniture and other large items: Meticulous Inc. T: 845.256.7047 F: 845.256.7039 E: meticulousmovers@live.com Sure Express 1-800-335-9996 judy@sureexpress.com Worldwide Shipping: James Bourlet, Inc. T: 718.392.9770 F: 718.392.2470 www.bourlet.org Cadogan Tate Fine Art Worldwide Fine Art Logistics T: 718.706.7999 F: 718.707.2847 E: fineartny@cadogantate.com www.cadogantate.com. When arranging collection with your shipper, please ask them to email BOL@stairgalleries.com to submit a Bill of Lading and request a pickup time 48-hours in advance.