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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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  • Property from the Collection of Anne Eisenhower, Southampton, NY
Lot 74

Group of Ten Victorian Transfer Printed 'Chintz' Jugs of Various Size

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 purple ground jugs with lion mask handles, unmarked

A jug with purple fishnet ground, unmarked

A small faux stone jug, unmarked

A large jug with pink and yellow flowers, unmarked

A Chesworth & Robinson jug with flowers and birds, printed mark

A jug with net ground and lion mask handle, unmarked

A small jug with purple and yellow flowers, unmarked

Small lobed purple ground jug with flowers, unmarked

A jug with thistle pattern, unmarked

The largest 8 1/2 x 9 x 6 in.

Condition

Each with wear, crazing, some abrasions and staining. The small faux stone jug with a crack to base. 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.

One purple ground jug with lion mask handle supplied by Colefax & Fowler, London.

The jug with fishnet ground jug, the small faux stone jug, the large jug with pink and yellow flowers and the Chesworth & Robinson jug with flowers and birds, The Lacquer Chest, London.

The small purple ground jug with flowers, Carolyn Stoddart-Scott, London.

The Collection of Anne Eisenhower, Southampton, NY.