A heavy late 20^th century Italian silver and 18 carat gold mounted cigarette box, 1971 retailed by Bulgari

Of square form with a hinged lid raised by a gold thumbpiece. Wood lined interior fitted with six silver divisions for cigarette packets. The lid etched with brandings corresponding to the divisions for Rothmans, Mercedes, Benson and Hedges, Murati Ambassador, Chesterfield King, Pall Mall. Marked to front bezel, 1971, BVLGARI, 950 and 750.

Length – 19.5 cm / 7.7 inches

Weight – 2756 grams / 88.61 ozt