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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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Lot 70

Dominic & Haff Monogrammed Silver Flatware Service

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Starting Bid
$2,000

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'.

Comprising:

Twenty dinner knives with steel blades and filled handles

Fourteen lunch knives with steel blades and filled handles

Thirteen fish knives with steel blades and filled handles

Eighteen butter spreaders

Twelve dinner forks

Sixteen lunch knives

Twelve salad forks

Six fish forks

Fourteen cocktail forks

Six large tablespoons

Two tablespoons

Nine large soup spoons

Eleven small soup spoons

Ten fruit spoons

Fourteen teaspoons

Sixteen demitasse

Ten ice cream forks

Two carving sets in two sizes with steel blades and filled handles

A sharpening steel with steel blades and filled handles

Two serving forks

Three serving spoons

A large serving fork

A casserole spoon

A berry spoon

Two ladles in two sizes

A master butter knife

Four cheese knifes with steel blades and filled handles

A pie slice with steel blade and filled handle

A tomato server with steel blade and filled handle

The dinner knives 9 3/4 in. long, 192.6 oz. approx. weighable, (225 pcs).

Condition

Wear, abrasions and nicks consistent with age and use. One serving fork bent. A few cocktail forks with bent tines and greater nicks. 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.