Melba's Silver Key, Wendt's 1927
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…
Enamel Diamond Stick Pin from Melba Collection
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.…
Louis XV Tulipwood Coiffeuse Table with Japanese Lacquer Panel
A Louis XV style tulipwood table coiffeuse, circa 1890 the central hinged top raising on a ratchet mechanism to create a reading slope, flanked by lids opening to reveal shaped wells, with a frieze drawer, the upper section lifting off to form a separate…
Chinese Export Dinner Service in Famille-Verte Palette, 1910
A Chinese export dinner service in the 'famille-verte' palette, circa 1910 (44). A Chinese export dinner service in the 'famille-verte' palette, circa 1910 decorated with roosters and birds in a garden landscape, comprising eight dinner plates, eight soup…
Melba's Silver Gilt Bowl, 1910
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…
Melba's Inscribed Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
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…
Victorian giltwood torcheres from Dame Nellie Melba's collection
A pair of late Victorian Adam style giltwood torcheres, each with a circular top on three slender ram's head supports with leaf and hairy hoof feet on a triform base, height 113 cm. Provenance: Dame Nellie Melba. Smith & Singer (formerly Sotheby's…
Sterling Silver Waiter with Melba Inscription, 1913
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.…
Onyx, Diamond & Pearl Pansy Brooch from Melba Collection
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
Enamel and Diamond Cartier Watch from Melba Collection
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…
Diamond and Sapphire Brooch of Bouquet Design
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…
Travelling Silver Gilt Cutlery Set in Oak Canteen
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…
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Peacock Fan Fruit Dish
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…
Melba's Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, London 1904
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…
Melba's Sterling Silver Jug with Ivory Handle and Serpent Detail
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…
Nellie Melba's Silver Gallery Tray
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…
18ct Gold Tiffany & Co Wreath Brooch from Melba Collection
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
18ct Gold Diamond Mesh Evening Bag from Melba Collection
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…
Gilt-Decorated Blue Brushpot from Qing Dynasty
A Chinese gilt-decorated powder-blue ground brushpot Qing dynasty, 18th century of cylindrical form, the straight sides decorated in gilding over the bright blue ground, the rim and interior glazed in white 18 cm diameter. Property from the Collection of…
"On the Beach" by C. D. Richardson
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
Copeland Dinner Set with Gilt Rim and Initials 'NM'
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…
Cartier Enamel Writing Set from Melba Collection
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…
Copeland Spode Dessert Set with Melba's Initials (8)
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…
Gilt-mounted Samson porcelain table lamps, late 19th century
A pair of giltmetal mounted Samson porcelain table lamps, late 19th century, each of baluster outline decorated in the famille rose palette, with lappeted bands to the shoulders, on leaf cast reeded square base, 78 cm high (excluding shades), height 78 cm…
Chelsea Porcelain Sweetmeat Figures, 1760
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…
Victorian Sterling Silver Winged Griffin Stirrup Cups
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,…
Meissen Porcelain Parrots from Melba Collection
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…
Cartier 18ct Gold and Platinum Mesh Evening Bag
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…
Melba's 1905 Caned Beech Bergeres (Pair)
A pair of caned beech bergeres, circa 1905 (2). A pair of caned beech bergeres, circa 1905 having circular caned backs centred by a turned roundel, forward scrolling arms, cushion seat, supported on tapering square form legs terminating in spade feet to…
Chinese Celadon Jade Censer with Animal Mask Handles and Cover
A Chinese celadon jade censer and cover, 19th/20th century (2). A Chinese celadon jade censer and cover, 19th/20th century of oval quatrelobed form, set with four animal mask and loose ring handles below the broad everted lipped rim, the domed cover…
Dutch Silver Nef-Form Bottle Holder with London Import Marks
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,…
Edwardian Sterling Silver Candlesticks with Candelabra
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,…
French Silver Plated Dressing Table Mirror by Boin Tabouret
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',…
Boucheron Vesta Case with Agate, Diamond, and Jasperware Panel
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…
Boucheron Cigarette Case with Agate, Diamond, and Jasperware Panel
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…
Gold Pill Box with His Master's Voice Trademark Inscription
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…
Cartier Belle Epoque Diamond & Seedpearl Hair Pin Set
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;…
Famille-rose 'Dragon and Phoenix' Vases from Melba Collection
A pair of famille-rose 'dragon and phoenix' bottle vases, Guangxu mark and of the period, 31.9 cm high (2). Provenance: The Collection of Dame Nellie Melba, Sotheby's Australia, Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE, Melbourne, 31 March to…
Gilt Silver Presentation Cigarette Box with Celebrity Signatures
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…
Melba's Tortoiseshell Writing Box
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…
Cartier Arrow Pins with Diamonds and Rock Crystal
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…
Melba's Continental Silver Gilt Presentation Dressing Mirror
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…
Cartier Evening Clutch with Diamond and Gem-Set Clasp
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…
Gold Presentation Paperweight with Australian Flora and Fauna Motifs
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…
Cartier Crystal Enamel Diamond Desk Clock
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…
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