Rectangular sterling silver box. The hinged cover framed with gold band, gold thumb piece Inset with a Milan «Grosso 5 soldi» silver coin within a gold circlet

Period: Giovanni Galeazzo Maria Sforza and his uncle and regent Ludovico Maria Sforza or Ludovico il Moro (1481-1494) IO GZ M SF VICECO DVX MLI SX

Coat of arms of the House of Sforza (serpent devouring a child) surmounting a crowned helmet LVDOVICO PATRVO GVBERNANTTE (Ludovico Uncle Regent)

Bust of Saint Ambrogio «MILANO - LUDOVICO M. SFORZA - 1481-1494» engraved along the inner border. Created by G. Petochi in Italy in the 1970's. Full .925 silver marks on the inner side. Weight: 299.7 grams 12 cm x 9 cm x 2.8 cm (4" 3/4 x 3" 1/2 x 1" 1/8) Provenance: Franco Calvi Collection