A Continental silver box, late 19th century, maker's mark CM, the cover with a repousse design of scrolls and rocaille on a sunburst field, Morocco leather base, cedar lined, width 11.5 cm, depth 9 cm, height 5 cm. Provenance: Dame Nellie Melba. Smith & Singer (formerly Sotheby's Australia), Property from the collection of Dame Nellie Melba, Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, 31 Mar & 1 April 2015, lot 80. Purchased from the above