A K18 hallmarked gold snuff box with tortoiseshell veneered lid. Button with small sapphire cabochon (cm 8x4) (minor defects)   Asset accompanied by the statement of Rino Fossati, grandson of Leopoldo Re (1874-1951). "Poldo" to the family, he entered the service of the Mussolini family in April 1920 in Milan as a chauffeur and butler and remained in service until 1940 when he retired due to seniority; his memoirs were recently published in the book "Twenty Years with the Duce" written by his nephew, Rino Fossati   This lot is accompanied by expertise and may be subject to Import/Export restrictions due to CITES regulations in some extra UE countries

Estimate € 700 - 1,000

Sold € 850