Lot 13
  • 13

Coin and yellow gold necklace, Bulgari, 1970s

Estimate
9,500 - 13,000 CHF
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Description

Centring on a silver Testone coin depicting the Duke of Milan, inscribed to the reverse Milano Galeazzo Maria Sforza 1466-1476 Testone, within an octagonal border of brilliant-cut diamonds, to a fancy link chain, mounted in yellow gold, length approximately 375mm, signed Bulgari and numbered.

Literature

Cf: Daniela Mascetti, Amanda Triossi, Bulgari, Italy, 2007, page 144 for an example of a similar necklace by Bulgari mounted with a coin.

Condition

Stamped 750 for gold, signed BVLGARI and numbered 111332 to safety catch. Gross weight approximately 14 grams. Inscribed at the back: MILANO GALEAZZO MARIA SFORZA 1466-1476 TESTONE. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 3.20 carats in total, generally G-H colour, VS clarity. Minor scratches and tarnish to the metal commensurate with normal wear. Secure clasp with safety catch. In good condition.
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