Lot 157
 

157

A South Staffordshire Enamel Scent Bottle Case, circa 1770, of domed rectangular form, decorated with diagonal bands of blue and gilt bosses and green leaves, with glass scent bottle, 5.5cm long

Provenance:
The collection of Nellie Ionides (1883-1962) and by descent.

Nellie Ionides was the daughter of Sir Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearstead. Nellie married firstly Walter Levy, who died as a result of injuries he sustained in the first world war, and secondly Basil Ionides, the Art Deco designer, perhaps best known for his work on the Savoy Theatre. Nellie was a celebrated collector and philanthropist who was responsible for saving the Octagon Room at Orleans House in Twickenham and for making donations from her art collection to her local council. During her life she amassed a significant collection including not only the present enamel but also a further group which were sold Sotheby’s, London, 17 June 1980.

Sold for £170
Estimated at £80 - £120


 

Stopper missing from bottle. Some cracks, chips and losses.

 


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Auction: Townhouse: Property From the London Residence of a Lady of Title, 14th Jan, 2022

Townhouse: Property From the London Residence of a Lady of Title

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