Nellie Ionides
The Honorable Nellie Ionides | |
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| Born | Nellie Samuel 2 July 1883 |
| Died | 15 November 1962 (aged 79) |
| Burial place | Golders Green Jewish Cemetery, London |
| Nationality | British |
| Other names | Nellie Levy |
| Occupation(s) | Collector, connoisseur and philanthropist |
| Era | Twentieth century |
| Known for | Her expertise in Oriental Porcelain; also for saving the 18th-century Octagon Room at Orleans House in Twickenham from destruction, and donating this and also many pieces from her art collection to what is now the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames |
| Spouse(s) | Major Walter Henry Levy (died 1923) Basil Ionides (died 1950) |
| Father | Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted |
| Relatives | Samuel Samuel (uncle) Robert Henriques (son-in-law) |
| Family | Toby Jessel (grandson) |
The Honorable Nellie Ionides (born Nellie Samuel; 1883 – 15 November 1962) was an English collector, connoisseur and philanthropist. She is best known for saving the 18th-century Octagon Room at Orleans House in Twickenham from destruction, and for donating this and also many pieces from her extensive art collection to the local council (now the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames).