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FLANDERS, c. 1760.
See original version (French)
136
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FLANDERS, c. 1760.
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,000 - €1,500
Voluntary lot
Description
FLANDERS, c. 1760.
Snuff box made from a single tortoise shell (Testudinae: Psammobates geometricus), the openings filled with inlay, the back section cut away to form the hinged lid, the inside of the lid in plain vermeil.
Gross weight: 99.9 g.
5 x 10 x 7 cm.
(Hallmarked twice on the back of the crab; scratches, signs of wear and minor imperfections).
Experts: Émeric and Stephen PORTIER
Approved biodiversity expert: Pierre GRIGNON-DUMOULIN, Expert at the Court of Appeal of Amiens, Artemis Estimations.
Specimen made from material derived from a protected animal species: Testudinae (Psammobates geometricus), classified as I/A under CITES/EU.
Current IUCN status: Red List, Critically Endangered (approx. 800 mature individuals remaining worldwide).
Specimen meeting the definition of a worked antique, collected and acquired before 3 March 1947 as defined in Regulation (EC) No 338/97.
In the event of transport, the specimen must be accompanied by this expert report.
In the event of export, the purchaser is requested to enquire about the legislation in force in the country of destination.
See original version (French)
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Ref. : 0015511 - 91
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