Lot #138 - A rare shagreen and ivory cigar box, by Calloys of Mayfair, circa 1910
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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 #:138
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Lot Description:A rare shagreen and ivory cigar box, by Calloys of Mayfair, circa 1910
of rectangular form, the exterior fully veneered in shagreen with ivory stringing, opening to reveal a maple interior with adjustable dividers, the base inset with green morocco leather, bearing the ivory label 'Calloys of Mount Street Mayfair '
12 cm high, 28 cm wide, 20 cm deep -
Provenance:The Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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Estimate:A$2,000 - 3,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Precious Objects
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