Decorative Arts and Design

November 2328, 2019
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LOT 2

Lot 2

Italian Silver, Yellow Gold and Smokey Quartz Mounted Octagonal Box, Mario Buccellati, Milan, 20th century

Italian Silver, Yellow Gold and Smokey Quartz Mounted Octagonal Box, Mario Buccellati, Milan, 20th century
Lot 2 Details
Italian Silver, Yellow Gold and Smokey Quartz Mounted Octagonal Box, Mario Buccellati, Milan, 20th century

with rigato engraved, moulded and stepped sides and hinged cover, centred with a large emerald-cut smokey quartz set in an elaborate gold mount chased with scrolling acanthus leaves
4.9 x 11.8 x 9.4 in — 12.5 x 30 x 24 cm
68.5 oz. — 2130 grams (gross)
engraved marks M.BVCCELLATI - ITALY - 925

Estimate $6,000-$8,000

Realised: $14,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Italian Silver, Yellow Gold and Smokey Quartz Mounted Octagonal Box, Mario Buccellati, Milan, 20th century
  • Italian Silver, Yellow Gold and Smokey Quartz Mounted Octagonal Box, Mario Buccellati, Milan, 20th century

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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