Lot 61

- wear to lacquer consistent with age and use
- small scratch to lower front panel, and wear on corners
- decoration refreshed in places


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The Collection of Dame Nellie Melba (1861-1931)
Bequethed to her niece, Helen Lempriere
Goodman's Bay East Auctions, Sydney, The Estate of Helen Lempriere, April 1996
The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney