Napoleon III-period ECRITOIRE in vermilion-tinted tortoisesh - Lot 60

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Napoleon III-period ECRITOIRE in vermilion-tinted tortoisesh - Lot 60
Napoleon III-period ECRITOIRE in vermilion-tinted tortoiseshell (Eretmochelys imbricata) veneer and Boulle-style brass inlays, opening with a flap revealing a green velvet blotter concealing a pigeonhole. The hinged-lid pencil box reveals four compartments: an inkwell (the stopper is missing), a penholder with bone knob (Havers system noted), a pen tray and an hourglass tray. (Significant flaking of the shell and missing parts). Height: 10.5, Length: 36.5, Depth: 25.5 cm Object composed wholly or in part of material from a species listed in Appendix I/A CITES/EU (Eretmochelys imbricata), harvested and worked before 1975, meeting the definition of "pre-Convention antique" in accordance with Regulation (EC) no. 865/2006, article 2, point (w), implementing Regulation (EC) no. 338/97, article 7(3). Transport within the European Union is authorized on presentation of the expert report confirming the date and origin of the object. Expert: Mr Pierre Grignon Dumoulin, legal expert at the Amiens Court of Appeal, approved expert in works of art made from materials derived from biodiversity, Artémis Estimations, 6 rue Ancel 60200 Compiègne - 06 09 83 33 29 - www.artemisestimations.com For all exports outside the European Union, a CITES export certificate must be obtained by the buyer. The authorities of the destination country may require additional procedures, or even prohibit the entry of Eretmochelys imbricata specimens; it is therefore strongly recommended to find out about local legislation before any export.
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