Lot 34
  • 34

Gold evening bag, Bulgari, 1980s

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 CHF
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Description

  • Bulgari
The hinged oval bag of fluted design, the thumb piece set with a round cabochon sapphire, the interior decorated with a mirror and lined with suede, to the black silk tassel handle, mounted in yellow and white gold, measurements approximately 180 x 125mm, signed Bulgari, maker's marks.

Literature

Cf: Daniela Mascetti, Amanda Triossi, Bulgari, Italy, 1996, page 205 for an illustration of a similar bag.

Condition

Stamped 750 for gold. Gross weight approximately 478 grams including mirror. Interior lined with brown suede. Some scratches and minor tarnish to gold due to normal wear. In good condition.
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