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The Art of Entertaining - May 8, 2025

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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 from the Jordan Saunders Collection
Lot 121

Assembled Wedgwood Porcelain Service in the 'Napoleon Ivy' Pattern

Estimate: $700 - $900
Starting Bid
$350

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

Variously marked.

Comprising:

Eight dinner plates

Six lunch plates

Sixteen salad plates, in two styles

Two square salad plates

Two soup plates

Three side plates

Seven fruit bowls

A vegetable dish and cover

A serving bowl

An open vegetable dish

A sauceboat and stand

Two platters in graduated sizes

A teapot and cover

A milk jug

A cream jug

An open sugar bowl

A pair of egg cups

Eight teacups and saucers

Eight demitasse and six saucers

Together with a similar ivy pattern service comprising:

A pair of shaped lozenge dishes

Two circular serving platters

Four salad plates, in two styles

A serving bowl

Twelve cream jugs, in two styles

The dinner plates 10 1/2 in. diam., (92 pcs.)

Condition

Wear, some surface abrasions, scattered nicks, some chips, and some with losses to the decoration. Staining and crazing overall. Three of the dinner plates with rim chips. Four lunch plates with rim chips. Chip to the vegetable dish cover. One platter greatly worn. 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 Jordan Saunders.