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Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design Including Property From The Collection Of Dame Nellie Melba CBE — Sotheby's

Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:136
Sale Title:Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design Including Property From The Collection Of Dame Nellie Melba CBELots with images:132
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:136
Date:31-Mar-2015
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A Belle Epoque diamond and seedpearl hair pin, Cartier, circa 1905 designed as an openwork heartshaped arch of seedpearls bordered by European-cut diamond lines in a millegrain setting, length approximately 127 mm long, with a Cartier fitted case; together with three hair pin segments, interchangeable, slightly curved, length approximately 83 mm each, one signed Cartier Paris, the other two Londres, New York, with a Cartier case. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A pair of paste and celluloid hair pins, early 20th century the arch design millegrain set with rose-cut paste in a pierced floral pattern, completed by celluloid combs, length approximately 106 mm. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A diamond and sapphire brooch, 1950s of bouquet design, the curved stems set with baguette diamonds, the flowerheads with oval and circular cut sapphire petals and brilliant-cut diamond stamen, gathered by a brilliant cut diamond ribbon, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 6.61 and 2.01 carats respectively, mounted in platinum, length approximately 41 mm. Provenance: Pamela, Lady Vestey. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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An onyx, diamond and pearl pansy brooch, early 20th century the brooch of carved onyx petals accented by seedpearls, with old European-cut diamond stamen, diameter approximately 31 mm. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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An agate, diamond, enamel and jasperware panel cigarette case, Boucheron, early 20th century the transluscent carved agate case of rounded rectangular outline, the hinged cover with blue and white enamel scroll 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 maiden and eagle within a rose diamond-set frame, approximately 86 x 50 mm, unsigned, with French assay marks,…
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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 32 mm,…
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A lady's gold, enamel and diamond-set openface keyless lever watch Cartier, no.1307, circa 1920 gilt-finished jewelled lever movement, silvered matt dial, Arabic numerals, blued steel moon-style hands, white enamel wave pattern bezel, in circular ultra thin case with translucent pinkish white enamel decoration on a guilloche base, centred by a rose diamond-set floral motif, foliage decorated bow, dial signed Cartier, diameter 27 mm. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A gold and enamel pair-case verge pocketwatch with enamel portrait miniature, Isaac Soret & Fils, no.22160, mid 18th century gilt verge movement with fusée and pierced bridge cock, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer minute ring with decorative hands in plain gold inner case, the outer case with engraved decoration and central enamel plaque depicting a portrait of a young lady with paste set borders missing enamel foliate detail, dial and movement signed Isaac Soret & Fils, movement…
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An 18ct two colour gold and diamond mesh evening bag, early 20th century the bag composed of finely woven mesh in an alternating white and yellow gold weave pattern to an arched frame lined with European-cut diamonds, completed by a mesh link chain handle, total weight 234 grams, 165 x 135 mm, French assay marks. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A pair of platinum, diamond and carved rock crystal pins, Cartier, France, circa 1920 each designed as an arrow, the carved rock crystal flights with platinum and rose-cut diamond mounts, length approximately 130 mm, signed Cartier, numbered 3516 and 3517 respectively, case by Cartier, some damage to rock crystal tips. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A very fine rock crystal, enamel and diamond-set desk clock with box, Cartier, numbered 379 and 7137, circa 1915 jewelled lever movement, translucent blue enamel dial on sunburst background, outer gold, rose diamond and white champlevé enamel ring for the Roman hours, fancy diamond set hands, the hour hand in the form of a shooting star outer white enamel and diamond set minute ring, circular rock crystal case, winder in the chromed back, hinged rock crystal stand, case signed Cartier, Paris and…
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A 9ct gold engine turned vesta case, Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1912 the rectangular vesta with lift up lid, canted corners, striker to the base, 25 grams, 50 mm long, 44 mm wide. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A 9ct gold engine turned powder compact, Hardy Brothers Ltd, circa 1925 the square case opening to reveal a mirror to the interior, 52 grams, 60 mm wide, 60 mm long. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A 9ct gold pill box, Sampson Mordan & Co., London 1907 the lid embossed with the trademark symbol of 'His Master's Voice' inscribed to the interior With the Compliments of the Gramophone Co Ltd, 31 grams, 11m high, 46 mm wide, 35 mm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A 9ct gold pencil, Sampson Mordan & Co., London 1920 (2). A 9ct gold pencil, Sampson Mordan & Co., London 1920 the plain pencil with removable lid, loop to opposite end, inscribed to the exterior Dame Nellie Melba 1925, 7 grams, 75 mm long (2). Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A silver gilt presentation dressing mirror, Continental, circa 1900 the silver gilt mirror frame formed as an ovoid laurel wreath, the bottom of which is secured with a bow, inset with diamonds and white sapphires to read To Melba from her company 1904 1905, overlaid with blue enamel ADA SASSOLI / ELLISON VAN HOOSE / CHARLES GILIBERT / R.C. BECK / LLEWELA DAVIES / W.H. BRENNAN / CHARLES K. NORTH / E.R. HENDRICKSON The leaves of the wreath inscribed with PORTLAND MAINE, SALT LAKE CITY, LOUISVILLE, DORCESTER…
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A diamond, gem-set and silk brocaded evening clutch bag, Cartier, circa 1930 the clutch decorated with a gold and rose pink foliate pattern, the interior with pink satin lining, completed by a diamond and red gem-set clasp, including a lighter, signed Cartier, approximately 150 mm x 217 mm, purse mirror, wallet and card case, Cartier stamped to the lining, with Cartier box. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A silk tapestry handbag, circa 1920 having two metallic coiled wire and silk handles, the rectangular bag with geometric silk tapestry exterior, green silk brocade interior, 350 mm high, 280 mm wide. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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An 18ct gold letter knife, Tiffany & Co, circa 1920 the truncated top section inscribed M and marked Tiffany & Co., the lower section tapering to a sharp point, 60 grams, 220 mm long. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A boxed guilloche enamel silver gilt writing set, Cartier, circa 1920 comprising a pen rest, a nib holder, a double ended eraser, a pencil and a pen knife, the pen rest of tapering oblong form, with white enamel jeweling to the edge, the blue guilloche enamel bearing a gilt wreath, bearing French assay mark and 1133 to verso, the amber coloured stem of the nib holder mounted with a collar of blue guilloche enamel with gilt highlights, edged with white enamel beading, the double ended eraser mounted with a…
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An Important gold presentation paperweight depicting Australian flora and fauna, Hammerton, Geelong, Victoria, 1922 the square base with inscriptions Presented to Dame Nellie Melba O.B.E by the Citizens of Geelong' 'Dame Nellie Melba's Grand Presentation Concert. In aid of Kitchener Memorial Hospital,' 'His Majesty's Theatre, August 15th 1922, Sale of Tickets pounds 7012.' The sculpture applied with a Geelong Coat of Arms bearing the inscription City of Geelong, By the Right Use of God's Gifts. Elaborately…
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A gold, garnet and seedpearl hatpin, circa 1905 The elongated teardop motif decorated with rows of circular cut garnets and seedpearls, length approximately 175 mm, French assay marks. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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An enamel, diamond and seedpearl stick pin, circa 1900 designed as a green enamel foliate stem with seedpearl and white enamel accents, the flowerheads set with old European cut diamonds, length approximately 111 mm, fitted case by Parkes, London. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A gold, diamond and seedpearl brooch The jewelled gold novelty brooch designed as a harp, length approximately 59 mm. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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An 18ct gold brooch designed as a wishbone, length approximately 85 mm. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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An 18ct gold presentation wreath brooch, Tiffany & Co formed as trailing laurel leaves engraved with the names of American cities, tied with a ribbon bow to the front, diameter approximately 31 mm. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A gold mounted chalcedony seal, circa 1900 The oval chalcedony intaglio depicting a Classical maiden playing a lyre and a youth on a pedestal to an architectural scroll mount, height approximately 30 mm. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A gold musical fob seal, Swiss, mid 19th century the barillet movement with comb stack of eight teeth playing a single air, main oval gold case, the base engraved Nellie, start/stop control at the side, fluted edge, the arched superstructure with wire globe stem and hoop winding top, baulle terminations, height approximately 42 mm. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A 9ct gold rectangular engine turned cigarette case, Asprey & Co, London, 1933 with patent slide release, with diamond set initials EA, 137 gms, 8 mm high, 115 mm long, 83 mm wide. Provenance: Evie Armstrong. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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An gold mesh evening purse, Flavelle Brothers, Sydney, early 20th century the beaded purse composed of finely woven mesh to a trefoil design frame, completed by an elongated oval link chain handle, total weight 32 grams, 85 x 48 mm. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A collection of four miscellaneous items, 19th century Including: an 18ct gold hunting cased watch, circa 1875, lever movement, key set and wound, cuvette with inscription, manufactured for Walsh Bros, Melbourne, approximately 39 mm, 43 grams pair of lorgnettes pave set with turquoise, edged with seed pearls, approximately 82 mm, (damaged) ; two gemset bar brooches, one a 15ct gold seedpearl set bar, signed W.D & Co, for William Drummond, approximately 26 mm, the other in the form of an arrow millegrain…
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A small silver, enamel and gem set figure of a bird, early 20th century with naturalistic plumage set with sapphires and seedpearls, its head decorated with blue and enamel and ruby set eye, perched on a tree stump with emerald set foliage, on a stepped rock crystal base, height approximately 75 mm. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A 18ct gold bracelet and various pendant attachments bearing engraved inscriptions to Dame Nellie Melba, circa 1900 the curblink chain suspending: a gold slide action seal topped pencil engraved Nell June 29. 1893 ; a heart pendant engraved Cheer Up, April 14th. 03 ; a key and circular blue enamel diamond set This be Your Lucky Star pendant engraved N. M. from H.M.P. 1903. bracelet, 45 grams, length approximately 215 mm. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A sewing box, Cartier, circa 1920 the gold tooled green morocco leather case opening to reveal numerous ivory sewing accoutrements, together with an associated silver thimble with agate top, marked Cartier, in a Cartier case, 60 mm high, 300 mm wide, 215 mm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A collection of tumbled white opal, the three opals mounted in pronged metal settings, length approximately 63 mm. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A South Staffordshire enamel etui, circa 1770 (6). A South Staffordshire enamel etui, circa 1770 of tapering quiver form, having chased gilt metal hinged mounts, a green ground, the reserves depicting idyllic rural scenes, opening to reveal the original contents, 93 mm long (6). Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A silver key, Wendt's, 1927 the silver key bearing the inscription Presented to Dame Nellie Melba, 9.11.27, On her opening the completion of the Queen's Home, length approximately 73 mm, signed Wendts, case by Wendts Jewellers. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A leather mounted box rectangular, crocodile skin, the hinged lid with applied silver inscription MELBA, 150 mm x 95 mm x 35 mm. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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Two sterling silver vinaigrettes together with a silver perfume bottlethe first vinaigrette Birmingham 1,800, Thomas Willmore, the se.... Two sterling silver vinaigrettes together with a silver perfume bottle the first vinaigrette Birmingham 1,800, Thomas Willmore, the second Birmingham circa 1810, Thomas Simpson & Son, the perfume bottle unmarked and a silver vial the plain oval shaped vinaigrette opening to reveal a gilt interior with foliate pierced grille, the second lozenge form vinaigrette with…
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A Victorian silver mounted tortoiseshell dish, James Roberts, London, 1892 the heart shaped dish bearing to the interior, the applied silver inscription Melba, 20 mm high, 150 mm wide, 130 mm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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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, 210 mm high, 230 mm wide, 140 mm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A Victorian tortoiseshell letter opener, bearing the applied silver inscription 'Melba' supplied by Leuchars & Son. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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An 18ct gold and platinum mesh evening bag, Cartier, early 20th century The square shaped bag composed of finely woven mesh with a three tone wavy design to a scroll engraved frame and cabochon saphire clasp, completed by an elongated oval link chain handle, total weight 222 grams, 111 x 125 mm, signed Cartier, New York. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A sterling silver gallery tray, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Limited, London 1902 having a gadrooned rim to the pierced gallery, inscribed 'NM' to centre, stamped to the underside 'GOLDSMITHS COMPANY 112 REGENT STREET' 2640 gms, 7 cm high, 56 cm wide, 38 cm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A lady's French silver plated dressing table mirror, mark of Boin Tabouret, Paris, circa 1895 The bevelled triform mirror having a reeded frame decorated with bullrushes, iris and scrolling foliage with an ovoid cartouche to the top inscribed 'Melba', with bronze adjustable hinge to verso 48 cm high, 41 cm wide, 2 cm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A sterling silver waiter, Boardman Glossop and Company, Sheffield, 1913 the square form salver having canted corners, reeded rim, inscribed 'Music Week Nov. 5-13 1921' ' Dame Nelie Melba DBE in appreciation from the committee' 140gms, 15.5 cm diameter. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A Sheffield plate meat serving dish The oval dish having a gadrooned and foliate scroll rim, with recessed drainage tree to the interior, supported on lion paw feet, one of which is stamped 'S' 5 cm high, 56 cm wide, 45 cm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A large silver plated butler's tray, Boin Taburet, Paris, circa 1894 the rectangular tray having mask centred loop handles to either end, reeded edge, decorated with scrolling arabesques, inscribed 'NM' to centre, marked to verso 'BOIN TABURET A PARIS' 7 cm high, 87 cm wide, 55 cm deep. Literature: G. Boin, Boin-Taburet, Paris, 1893, plate XX (illustrated another example). Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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An American sterling silver beaker of tapering form, having an outward rolled lip, gilt interior, inscribed 'NM' to the exterior, marked '926 STERLING' to base 60grams, 7.5 cm high, 5.4 cm in diameter. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A silver plated watering can, Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, circa 1910 of tapering cylindrical form, surmounted with a loop handle, with a further loop handle to the side and tapering spout, inscribed 'NM' to the side 23 cm high, 30 cm wide, 13 cm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A sterling silver tea caddy, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Limited, London, 1904 of knife box form, the lid surmounted by a cloverleaf loop handle, opening to reveal a gilt interior, engraved 'NM' 360 gms, 10 cm high, 9 cm wide, 9 cm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A William IV sterling silver lidded jug, Charles Reily and George Storer, London 1836 the lid surmounted by an ivory finial, the bi-lobed ivory loop handle emanating from two serpents tails, terminating in an acanthus collared snake head mounted to the shoulder of the plain tapering baluster body, which is inscribed 'NM', supported on a pierced spreading circular foot 880 gms, 30 cm high. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A set of six Edwardian sterling silver loaded candlesticks, James Parkes, London 1904/ 1905 comprising four single loaded candlesticks and two further sticks with detachable two arm candelabra, the plain tapering sticks with reeded decoration throughout, supported on lobed spreading oval feet, the two detachable candelabra with spiral arms, two detachable finials, all candlesticks with detachable bobeches, all inscribed 'GNA' 7440 gms (loaded weight), the candelabra 49 cm high, 39.5 cm wide, 11 cm deep,…
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A Continental silver cigarette box, probably German, late 19th century the hinged lid repousse decorated with a central cartouche from which radiate rays of light, with overlaid scrolls and foliage, opening to reveal a cedar lined interior, the lid design extending to the sides of the box, on a black morocco leather inset base, marks worn, stamped ' CM' 160 gms, 5 cm high, 11.5 cm long, 9 cm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A Gorham silver gilt bon bon dish and a pair of sterling silver grape shears (2). A Gorham silver gilt bon bon dish and a pair of sterling silver grape shears the dish Gorham, circa 1895, the shears William Gibson and John Lawrence Langman for Goldsmiths Silversmiths Company, London 1897, the dish with pierced lattice to the corners, repousse floral decoration to the sides, the shears of plain form (2) The dish 60 gms, 12 cm diameter; the shears 80 gms, 16 cm long. Property from the Collection of Dame…
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A continental silver sugar vessel, probably German, late 19th century of jardiniere form, having a blue glass liner, the frieze centred by a satyr mask flanked by putti battling griffin, supported on tapering square form legs terminating in bun feet joined by a Grecian key decorated stretcher 100 gms, 18 cm high, 11 cm wide, 6.5 cm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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An American sterling silver cruet set, boxed, Mauser Manufacturing Company, New York (25). An American sterling silver cruet set, boxed, Mauser Manufacturing Company, New York comprising twelve ovoid salts with silver lattice sides framing an oblong cartouche inscribed 'M', inset with blue glass liners, faintly marked for Mauser and bearing the number '591', together with twelve associated sterling silver salt spoons, Sheffield 1922, William Hutton and Sons Ltd (25) The box 4 cm high, 13 cm wide, 14.5 cm…
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An Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, William Comyns, London, 1901 the plain rectangular case inscribed to the lid, 'To Papa from Melba 1902' opening to reveal a gilded interior with cedar lining, the underside lined with maroon morocco leather 7 cm high, 23 cm wide, 14 cm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A gilt silver presentation cigarette box, American, circa 1910 the plain dome topped lid opening to reveal a cedar lined interior, inscribed to the lid and sides with the signatures of Nellie Melba, Pablo Casals, Ada Sassoli, Percy Grainger, Leopold Godowsky, John Philip Sousa, John Lemmone and others, Marked 'Sterling' and '1125' 380 gms, 4 cm high, 18 cm wide, 9 cm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A sterling silver coin mounted cigarette box, William Haseler, Birmingham 1904 the lidded box of rectangular form, the lid inset to the corners with a William III silver four pence, Queen Anne silver four pence, George II silver four pence, George III silver four pence, centrally set with a William and Mary silver half crown, opening to reveal a gilt wash interior 440 grams, 5 cm high, 18 cm wide, 9 cm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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An American sterling silver fruit serving dish, Tiffany & Co., New York, 1902-1907 shaped as a peacock fan, with applied cast border, alternating pierced trellises to the 'feather tops', with scrolling Fleur de Lis form pierced handle, resting on four acanthus surmounted bun feet, marked to the reverse 'Tiffany & Co makers', 'sterling silver 925-1000', '11144 9989' 'T' 1160 gms, 8 cm high, 47 cm long, 28 cm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A fine pair of Victorian sterling silver Rhyton stirrup cups, William Leuchars, London, 1886 (2). A fine pair of Victorian sterling silver Rhyton stirrup cups, William Leuchars, London, 1886 each formed as winged griffin with green cabochon gem set eyes, the interior gilt (2) 740 gms, 14 cm high. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A sterling silver cigar lighter, maker's mark worn, Birmingham 1912 of lamp form, with angular loop handle, removable lighter to top, supported on a tapering circular foot, inscribed 'NM May 19th 1916' 160 gms, 13 cm high. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A sterling silver card box, Dawson Brothers, Birmingham, 1909 the plain dome topped box opening to reveal a gilt interior with central card divider 120 grams, 8.5 cm high, 4.5 cm wide, 5 cm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A set of four Irish George III sterling silver salts, maker M.S, Dublin, 1793 (5). A set of four Irish George III sterling silver salts, maker M.S, Dublin, 1793 of boat shaped form with a reeded rim, initialled to the side, centrally supported on a stepped spreading oval foot with reeded edge, boxed in an associated box (5) 280grams, 6.3 cm high, 9 cm wide, 5.5 cm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A silver plated tea and coffee service, S & Co, circa 1910 (4). A silver plated tea and coffee service, S & Co, circa 1910 comprising a tea pot, coffee pot, sugar bowl and cream jug, with domed and gadrooned lids surmounted with urn finials, the bodies of plain tapering oval form with gadrooned frieze, all inscribed 'NM', the tea pot and coffee pot with ebonized handles, the sugar and cream jug with reeded angular loop handles (4) the coffee pot 26 cm high, the tea pot 16 cm high, the sugar 13 cm high, the…
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An English sterling silver toast rack, London, 1895, an American silver toast rack bearing the mark 'Sterling' and a further plated... An English sterling silver toast rack, London, 1895, an American silver toast rack bearing the mark 'Sterling' and a further plated rack the first having five wire loop dividers, surmounted by a further loop handle, the rack supported on lion paw feet, the second having five ovoid wire loop dividers, each surmounted by a letter spelling 'TOAST', on splayed feet terminating…
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A silver plated hot water kettle the domed kettle surmounted by an ebonised rod handle marked 'Hardy Brothers Sydney and Melbourne 1225' 16 cm high, 23 cm wide, 17.5 cm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A sterling silver rose bowl, Sheffield 1907, Walker and Hall of semi-hemispherical form, mounted with two scrolling handles, supported on a spreading circular foot, inscribed: 'Melbourne Hunt Club / Dandenong Point to Point / Steeplechase / 13-9-09 / 1st Trophy / Won by / G.N. Armstrong's 'Barankali' 600 gms, 15 cm high, 27 cm diameter. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A Sterling silver four piece tea and coffee service, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Limited, London, 1904 (4). A Sterling silver four piece tea and coffee service, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Limited, London, 1904 comprising a tea pot, coffee pot, sugar bowl and cream jug, all of plain tapering form surmounted by a pierced fretwork gallery, the tea pot and coffee pot with ebonized handles, each inscribed 'NM' (4) 2240 gms total weight, the coffee pot 22 cm high, 23 cm wide, 12 cm deep.…
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A Dutch silver Nef-form bottle holder, circa 1880, bearing sterling silver import marks for London 1926 (2). A Dutch silver Nef-form bottle holder, circa 1880, bearing sterling silver import marks for London 1926 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…
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A George V silver gilt bowl, maker E.S, Birmingham, 1910 having a cast and applied rim surmounting the finely pierced hemispherical body, inscribed to the interior 'Won by Madame Melba Belgium Roses Day April 8th 1915', supported on bifurcated lion paw feet 140 gms, 6.5 cm high, 13 cm in diameter. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A George III sterling silver pepperette, maker's mark worn, London, 1790 having a floral decorated baluster body, hand pierced bell form lid with acorn finial, supported on a bright cut spreading circular foot 100 gms, 16 cm high. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A sterling silver comport, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Limited, London, 1904 having a pierced edge to the undulating rim, supported on a central column terminating in a spreading circular pierced foot 220 grs, 9.5 cm high, 16 cm diameter. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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An eight piece sterling silver cruet set, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, London, 1906 comprising four open salts and four lidded mustards of cauldron form, having an undulating rim surmounting a flaring pierced collar, the four lidded mustards with acanthus loop handles, all supported on scrolling paw feet 620 grams, the lidded mustards 6 cm high and 9 cm in diameter, the open salts 5 cm high and 6 cm in diameter. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A suite of sterling silver castors, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Limited, London, 1906 (6). A suite of sterling silver castors, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Limited, London, 1906 comprising two sugar castors and four pepper castors, of plain tapering baluster form, surmounted by a pierced gallery, with bell form pierced lids, each supported on scrolling paw feet (6) 740 gms, the sugar castors 18 cm high, the pepper castors 13 cm high. Other Notes: Please note these are ensuite to the tea set…
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A suite of American sterling silver bon bon dishes, Reed and Barton, Massachusetts, circa 1900 (7). A suite of American sterling silver bon bon dishes, Reed and Barton, Massachusetts, circa 1900 comprising a bon bon dish and six subsidiary sweet meat dishes of identical form, the shaped floriform dishes with further floral repousse work to the scrolling border, inscribed 'RGA' to the centre (7) 280 gms, the large dish 16 cm diameter, the smaller dishes 8 cm diameter. Property from the Collection of Dame…
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A travelling suite of silver gilt 'Hourglass' pattern cutlery in canteen, of mixed predominantly late Georgian date (96). A travelling suite of silver gilt 'Hourglass' pattern cutlery in canteen, of mixed predominantly late Georgian date comprising eighteen dessert forks, eighteen dessert knives, eighteen dessert spoons, eighteen ice spoons, six table knives, six table forks, six table spoons, two large sugar sifters, a large sauce ladle, two cake servers, all housed in a later oak canteen (96). Property…
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A pair of silver gilt mounted crystal oil and vinegar cruet bottles, marks worn, circa 1830 the hand cut crystal bottles each having a cast silver gilt mount from which emanates a scrolling acanthus surmounted handle, the collar terminating in a hound mask lid from below which emerges the spout 20 cm high, 9 cm wide, 7 cm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A set of 10 silver gilt anointing spoons, boxed, Edward Barnard and Sons Ltd, London 1901 (11). A set of 10 silver gilt anointing spoons, boxed, Edward Barnard and Sons Ltd, London 1901 the bi-lobed bowls decorated with scrolling arabesques, the spoon handle adjoining the bowl mounted with a leopard head, beadwork emulating jewels, further arabesques and terminating in a spiral twist with seal top. Being small replicas of the anointing spoon dating from the 12th century held in The Royal Collection, these…
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A George III sterling silver and whalebone toddy ladle, Unmarked having a silver tipped spiral twist whalebone handle mounted with a silver repousse decorated bowl inset with a Queen Anne silver coin, bearing the initials to the cartouche 'DMW' 34 cm long. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A pair of sterling silver salad servers, John Grinsell and Sons, Birmingham, 1890 the Albany pattern servers having leaf form bowls 180 gms total weight, 26 cm long. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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An American sterling silver berry serving set, Reed and Barton, circa 1900 comprising two pairs of serving spoons, with gilt bowls, inscribed 'M' 320 grams, the spoons 23.5 cm long. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A Victorian sterling silver fruit set for ten people, George Lambert for Lambert & Co, London, 1898 (20). A Victorian sterling silver fruit set for ten people, George Lambert for Lambert & Co, London, 1898 comprising ten forks and ten knives with sterling silver blades, in a variant of the Tudor pattern, the handles inscribed 'NM' (20) 1000 gms, the knives 21 cm long. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A suite of Bohemian crystal, circa 1910 (15). A suite of Bohemian crystal, circa 1910 comprising two wine glasses, four coupes, seven liqueur glasses and two sherry glasses, all monogrammed in gilt 'NM', all supported on spreading circular bases (15) the wine glasses 14 cm high, the coupes 11 cm high, the sherry glasses 11 cm high, the liqueur glasses 10 cm high. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A Copeland dessert set for eight, Spode Copeland's China, circa 1900 (8). A Copeland dessert set for eight, Spode Copeland's China, circa 1900 the dessert plates having a crenellated gilded rim, jewelled border, green ground, the central white reserve bearing the gilt initials 'NM', marked to verso 'Spode Copeland's China England' and bearing the retailers mark 'T. Goode & Co London' (8) 22 cm diameter. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A Copeland part dinner set for eight, Spode Copeland's China, circa 1900 (36). A Copeland part dinner set for eight, Spode Copeland's China, circa 1900 comprising eight dinner plates, eight soup bowls, eight entrée plates, eight bread and butter plates and four egg cups, having a gilt rim, white ground, all bearing the gilt intials 'NM', marked to verso 'Spode Copeland's China England' and bearing the retailers mark 'T. Goode & Co London' (36) the dinner plates 27 cm diameter; the soup bowls 27 cm…
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A pair of Bloor Derby figures of a shepherd and shepherdess, circa 1825 (4). A pair of Bloor Derby figures of a shepherd and shepherdess, circa 1825 the shepherd modelled standing leaning against a tree stump with a basket of fruit, a seated dog by his feet, the shepherdess leaning against a stump, her apron filled with flowers, a recumbent lamb by her feet, each on scrolling and pierced bases, iron red marks to base, he with incised 'N55', each having a miniature gilt wood vitrine (4) 20 cm high, the…
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A pair of Chelsea gold anchor porcelain sweetmeat figures, circa 1760 (2). A pair of Chelsea gold anchor porcelain sweetmeat figures, circa 1760 finely modelled as a lady and a gentleman each standing next to an open wicker basket, the gentleman wearing a pink lined green coat, gold and blue waistcoat and floral sprigged breeches, the lady wears a pink and gold overdress, flowered apron and green dress, the oval baskets supported by flower encrusted stumps, each having a hound at their feet, on pierced…
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A pair of Meissen porcelain serving plates, 19th century (2). A pair of Meissen porcelain serving plates, 19th century having gilded rims, pierced borders, decorated with polychrome 'Deutsche Blumen' on a white ground. Crossed swords mark in under glaze blue to the reverse (2) 30 cm in diameter. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A Meissen porcelain tray, 19th century the deep quadrilobate tray modelled with a basket weave border and naturalistic twig handles to either end, having a gilded rim, decorated with polychromatic sprays of 'Deutsche Blumen', crossed swords in underglaze blue 29 cm in diameter. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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Four Meissen tea cups and saucers, 19th century (8). Four Meissen tea cups and saucers, 19th century the cups and saucers with gilt rims, moulded Chinese trellis borders, hand painted with polychrome 'Deutsche Blumen' on a white ground, all marked with crossed swords to the reverse in under glaze blue (8) the saucers 14 cm diameter. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A set of four Paris porcelain dessert plates, circa 1830 (4). A set of four Paris porcelain dessert plates, circa 1830 by Feuillet of Paris on Sevres blanks, having gilded rims, painted in colours with trailing vines to the borders, fruits to the centre on a white ground, marked to verso Boyer sue de Feuillet (4) 24 cm in diameter. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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Five Meissen porcelain bowls together with two Meissen entree plates, 19th century (7). Five Meissen porcelain bowls together with two Meissen entrée plates, 19th century the bowls with brown rims, moulded basket weave borders, hand painted with polychrome 'Deutsche Blumen' on a white ground, the plates with gilt rims, all marked with crossed swords to the reverse in under glaze blue (7) the bowls 22 cm diameter; the plates 24 cm diameter. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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Charles+Douglas+Richardson (1853-1932), On the Beach 1914 terracotta signed, dated and inscribed 'C Douglas Richardson 1914 / On the Beach / C Douglas Richardson / 1914 ' on base 29.5 cm high. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A pair of Meissen porcelain parrots, circa 1870 (2). A pair of Meissen porcelain parrots, circa 1870 naturalistically modelled, with brightly coloured plumage, each perched on a tree stump on a rocky outcrop, both having crossed swords mark in under glaze blue, incised 'z49' (2) 26 cm high. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A continental porcelain bust of a girl, after the Meissen original, circa 1890 the girl in a pink and white striped bonnet with applied flowers, wearing a yellow and green blouse, marked 'X' in underglaze blue to base 16 cm high. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A pair of ormolu mounted turquoise glazed twin carp vases, late 19th century, Edme Samson of Paris, after the Chinese (2). A pair of ormolu mounted turquoise glazed twin carp vases, late 19th century, Edme Samson of Paris, after the Chinese each in the form of twin carp, surmounted by foliate cast rims, supported on pierced foliate and rocaille cast bases (2) 23.5 cm high. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A pair of French restauration ormolu candlesticks, second quarter 19th century each modelled as a cupid surmounted by a candle socket standing on a sphere supported on a lotus collar, in turn supported on a socle terminating in a square section foot 46 cm high, 9.5 cm wide, 9.5 cm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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A Chinese 'famille-rose' figure of Pudai seated holding a rosary in one hand, wearing a floral decorated turquoise ground robe, his face with jovial expression 26 cm high. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
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