A Dutch silver Nef-form bottle holder, circa 1880, bearing sterling silver import marks for London 1926
(2)Estimate $10,000 – $15,000
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF DAME NELLIE MELBA GBE
modeled as a two masted ship at full sail, the decks with applied cannon and sailors, the figurehead of the hull modeled as a dolphins head, the beak forming the spout, the gilt interior hull repousse decorated with scales and depicting scenes from marine mythology, the rudder modeled as a fish tail, supported on four feet modeled as fins mounted with openwork wheels, marked to all larger parts
(2)
3760 grams, 72 cm high, 59 cm wide, 14 cm deep
- Lot Sold $14,000 (Hammer Price)
- $17,080 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
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