A heavy late 20^th century Italian silver and 18 carat gold inlaid bridge or playing card box, 1975 retailed by Bulgari

Of rectangular form with a hinged lid raised. The exterior with etched, enamel and gold inlaid playing cards of the court cards. Wood lined interior. Containing a playing cards box, etched to each side ‘bridge’, together with two graduated pairs of holders, Milan by Giovanni fu Bersani Enrico. Marked to front bezel, BVLGARI, 950 and 750, to the Bridge card box 1974, 925, BVLGARI, to the holders with assay marks 925 and BVLGARI.

Length – 20.1 cm / 7.85 inches

Box gross weight – 1944 grams / 62.5 ozt

Weighable silver – 546 grams / 17.55 ozt