A sterling silver and gilt set of dominoes in a large domino shaped box. This is a fabulous, exceptionally rare and superb quality piece. The gauge of silver used is very thick with the box having exceptional weight. You can feel the quality in the hand of each piece.  Each domino is made in a thick three dimensional form, with all of the number "dots" on each piece being gold plated.

Following the death in 1966 of Giorgio Bulgari the future and direction of the business was entrusted into the hands of his two sons; Gianni and Paolo. It was not an easy time domestically in Italy. The ensuing oil crisis gripping the world took a particularly heavy toll on Italy's economy in the 1970s. So, the decision was made to expand the reach of the business outside of Rome, and Italy. In 1972 a new storefront was opened at the Pierre Hotel in New York city, Geneva, Monte Carlo and Paris locations soon followed.

Not only did the business change, but also the designs and the items being proceed under the umbrella of the Bulgari name. From Sotirio's creation of the brand, which was as much an antique store as it was producing pieces, the acquisition of fine and rare silver items contributed to the DNA of the brand. Again, the making of silver pieces to sit alongside his jewellery was very much a secondary function of the brand. But, when they decided to produce these creations, they were always the highest quality and stunning interesting designs. This set being no exception. Second to that, they were also very rare. It is unknown how many of these silver sets were made. But being how few ever come to market it is safe to say that production numbers would have been very limited. Perhaps to around ten, or less.

The condition overall is excellent, and the set is complete.