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Thursday Morning at STAIR - August 7, 2025

Thu, Aug 7, 2025 10:00AM EDT
  2025-08-07 10:00:00 2025-08-07 10:00:00 America/New_York STAIR STAIR : Thursday Morning at STAIR - August 7, 2025 https://bid.stairgalleries.com/auctions/stair-galleries/thursday-morning-at-stair---august-7-2025-17849
The August Thursday Morning at STAIR sale showcases an eclectic and interesting array of property from various owners, estates and collections that includes the various collecting categories of the Fine and Decorative Arts, as well as a selection of Americana
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  • Property Formerly in the Collection of Jan Mitchell
Lot 608

Gorham 14k Gold Clothes Brush and a Cover, and an Assembled American Silver Gilt Toilette Service

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Starting Bid
$250

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

The Gorham marked '14k'.

The assembled service marked 'Sterling'.

Comprising:

A pair of Tiffany & Co. powder boxes

A Tiffany & Co. rectangular clothes brush

A pair of Tiffany & Co. oval clothes brushes

A pair of Tiffany & Co. glass stoppers

Two Tiffany & Co. hand mirrors

A small Alan Stone dish

The larger hand mirror 10 3/4 in. long, the Gorham clothes brush 6 3/4 x 2 in., the Gorham cover 4 5/8 in. diam., the 14k 60.3 dwt. approx. weighable, the silver 23.6 oz. approx. weighable, (12 pcs).

Condition

The brushes, mirrors and stoppers are not included in the weight. Each with minor wear, light abrasions and rubbing consistent with use. Some of the bristles are loose and discolored. The circular cover is lacking base. The stoppers are lacking bottles. The oval clothes brushes with greater abrasions. 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.