An agate, diamond, enamel and jasperware panel vesta case, Boucheron, early 20th century
Estimate $4,000 – $6,000
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF DAME NELLIE MELBA GBE
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
- Lot Sold $20,000 (Hammer Price)
- $24,400 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
Philip A. GoreConsultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Arts & Design |
AU0794 |
31 Mar 2015 - 1 Apr 2015 |
Melbourne
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