A Victorian tortoiseshell writing box
Estimate $5,000 – $6,000
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF DAME NELLIE MELBA GBE
the domed lid overlaid with the applied silver inscription Melba, opening to reveal an interior separated into compartments lined with red moire silk, containing various note papers bearing the initials NM and Coombe Cottage Coldstream Victoria and envelopes, bearing to the interior maker's brass label Leuchars & Son. 38 & 39 Piccadilly W, 210mm high, 230mm wide, 140mm deep
- Lot Sold $28,000 (Hammer Price)
- $34,160 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
Philip A. GoreConsultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Arts & Design |
AU0794 |
31 Mar 2015 - 1 Apr 2015 |
Melbourne
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