A late 20^th century Italian sterling silver and micro mosaic silver cigarette box, Florence circa 1980, by Fiorenzo Guerrazzi (est. 1954) for Bulgari

Of rectangular form with a hinged lid, formed as squares with four applied gilt smaller squares, centred by a micro mosaic of the colosseum in Rome. Wooden interior. Marked to the side bezel, maker 258, BVLGARI, sterling, BD 5184.

Length – 18.1 cm / 7.15 inches

Sold Christie’s New York, 11 Dec 2018, lot 106 ($4000 incl. prem)