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The Art of Entertaining - September 25, 2024

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 10:00AM EDT
  2024-09-25 10:00:00 2024-09-25 10:00:00 America/New_York STAIR STAIR : The Art of Entertaining - September 25, 2024 https://bid.stairgalleries.com/auctions/stair-galleries/the-art-of-entertaining---september-25-2024-15233
There is an art to entertaining, and having the right wares to create the perfect tablescape is the first step. The Art of Entertaining sale offers a fine selection of porcelain, silver and other decorative tablewares to set a creative and impressive table, either in a traditional, more formal style, or in a modern and fun update.
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Lot 156

Group of Table and Smoking Accessories

Estimate: $500 - $700
Starting Bid
$125

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 silver plate mounted glass tobacco jar and vesta case

A glass cigarette holder

A wood cigarette holder

A silver mounted hardstone match striker, marked Birmingham 

A wood match striker

A silver plate set of coasters and vesta cases

A turtle form table bell

A silver mounted shagreen cigarette box, marked London

The box 2 x 8 1/2 x 5 3/4 in., (9 pcs).

Condition

Each with wear consistent with use. The hardstone match striker with some bruises to the mounts. The box with staining and soft creasing to the illustration. 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.