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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF DAME NELLIE MELBA GBE
A set of 10 silver gilt anointing spoons, boxed, Edward Barnard and Sons Ltd, London 1901
(11)Estimate $200 – $300
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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF DAME NELLIE MELBA GBE
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 will have been made to commemorate the ascent to the throne of Edward VII. Retailed by Drummond of Melbourne.
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120 grams, 11 cm long
- Lot Sold $550 (Hammer Price)
- $671 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
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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 |
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Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE | Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design
AU0794 |
31 Mar 2015 - 1 Apr 2015 |
Melbourne
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