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The Art of Entertaining - May 8, 2025

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  2025-05-08 10:00:00 2025-05-08 10:00:00 America/New_York STAIR STAIR : The Art of Entertaining - May 8, 2025 https://bid.stairgalleries.com/auctions/stair-galleries/the-art-of-entertaining---may-8-2025-17028
Entertaining is an art form, and it all begins with the right accoutrements to craft a stunning tablescape. The Art of Entertaining sale presents a curated selection of fine porcelain, elegant silver, and decorative tableware - perfect for setting a table that’s classic and refined, or effortlessly modern and playful.  
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  • Property Formerly in the Collection of Jan Mitchell
Lot 180

Assembled Steiff and International Silver Flatware Service

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
Starting Bid
$700

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

Marked 'Sterling'.

The Steiff comprising:

Eight dinner knives with steel blades and filled handles

Eight butter spreaders

Eight lunch forks

Eight salad forks

Eight soup spoons

Sixteen teaspoons

A carving set with steel blades and tines and filled handles

A pie slice with steel blades and filled handles

A berry spoon

Three serving spoons

Two casserole spoons

A serving fork

A sauce ladle

An aspic spoon

A sugar spoon

A master butter spreader

A jelly spoon

Two pickle forks

The International comprising:

Twelve dinner knives with steel blades and filled handles

Twelve knives with serrated steel blades and filled handles

Twelve butter spreaders with steel blades and filled handles

Twelve dinner forks

Twelve salad forks

Twelve cocktail forks

Twelve tablespoons

Twenty-eight teaspoons

Twelve demitasse spoons

The Steiff dinner knives 8 3/4 in. long, the International 9 1/2 in. long, 194.3 approx. weighable, (197 pcs).

 

 

Condition

Minor wear, abrasions and nicks. The carving knife blade with loss to the tip and needs to be replaced. 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.

Collection of Jan Mitchell.