Lot #41 - A Victorian tortoiseshell writing box
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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 #:41
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Lot Description:A Victorian tortoiseshell writing box
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 -
Provenance:The Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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Estimate:A$5,000 - 6,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Precious Objects
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.