Lot #6 - An agate, diamond, enamel and jasperware panel vesta case, Boucheron, early 20th century
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Auction House:Sotheby's Australia
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Sale Name:Property From The Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE & Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design
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Sale Date:31 Mar 2015 ~ 6pm Session 1: Lots 1 - 162
01 Apr 2015 ~ 6pm Session 2: Lots 163 - 461 -
Lot #:6
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Lot Description:An agate, diamond, enamel and jasperware panel vesta case, Boucheron, early 20th century
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 -
Provenance:The Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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Estimate:A$4,000 - 6,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Precious Objects
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