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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF DAME NELLIE MELBA GBE

A Victorian tortoiseshell writing box

Estimate $5,000 – $6,000

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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 Alford

Consultant

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Sydney
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Ann Roberts

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Arts & Design
Melbourne
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Anthony Hurl

Consultant

Arts & Design
Adelaide
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Philip A. Gore

Consultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments

Arts & Design
Melbourne
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