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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF DAME NELLIE MELBA GBE

An agate, diamond, enamel and jasperware panel vesta case, Boucheron, early 20th century

Estimate $4,000 – $6,000

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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF DAME NELLIE MELBA GBE

the transluscent carved agate case of rounded rectangular outline, the hinged cover with blue and white strapwork banding to a millegrain-set rose-cut diamond decorated clasp, the white enamel hinges with rose diamond accents, enhanced by a central blue and white jasperware panel depicting a classical floral motif within a rose diamond-set frame, with engraved striking panel to the base, approximately 49 x 32mm, signed Boucheron Paris, with French assay marks

  • Lot Sold $20,000 (Hammer Price)
  • $24,400 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
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Alison Alford

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Ann Roberts

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Melbourne
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Consultant

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Adelaide
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Philip A. Gore

Consultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments

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Melbourne
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