Nellie Ionides

The Honorable
Nellie Ionides
Born
Nellie Samuel

2 July 1883
Died15 November 1962 (aged 79)
Burial placeGolders Green Jewish Cemetery, London
NationalityBritish
Other namesNellie Levy
Occupation(s)Collector, connoisseur and philanthropist
EraTwentieth century
Known forHer 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)
FatherMarcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted
RelativesSamuel Samuel (uncle)
Robert Henriques (son-in-law)
FamilyToby Jessel (grandson)
Octagon Room and service wing of Orleans House, Twickenham, now the Octagon House Gallery

The Honorable[nb 1] 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).
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