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Art of Entertaining - December 10, 2025

Wed, Dec 10, 2025 10:00AM EST
  2025-12-10 10:00:00 2025-12-10 10:00:00 America/New_York STAIR STAIR : Art of Entertaining - December 10, 2025 https://bid.stairgalleries.com/auctions/stair-galleries/art-of-entertaining---december-10-2025-19527
The Art of Entertaining at STAIR celebrates entertaining as an art form, presenting a curated selection of fine porcelain, elegant silver, colorful glass, and decorative tableware. Just in time for the holiday season, the sale features full services for large gatherings and serving ware to complete a beautifully layered table.
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Lot 82

Group of Four English Silver Serving Utensils

Estimate: $600 - $800
Starting Bid
$300

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 pair of William VI sandwich tongs, mark of William Knight II, London, 1831

A William VI stuffing spoon, mark of John, Henry & Charles Lias, London, 1836

A George VI fish slice engraved with crest, mark of Jonathan Hayne, London, 1826

An Irish George VI stuffing spoon engraved with crest, marked Dublin, 1825, maker's mark 'CF'

The largest 12 1/2 in. long, 19.6 oz. approx. gross weight.

Condition

Wear and abrasions consistent with age and use. The Irish spoon with some nicks and minor bruises to the bowl. 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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