Small rectangular powder box made of brown sea turtle shell (Chelonioidea spp) (pre Convention). Yellow gold leaf and lip (750). Inside lined with yellow gold leaf (750). Worn goldsmith's mark: P.L.O. (?). PARIS, 1809-1819. Gross weight: 72.2 g. - Size: 2.5 x 7.7 cm. Lid to be refixed, scratches, shocks, small accident, scale eating. Pre-Convention specimen of sea turtle Chelonioidea spp (I/A) in shell, before 1 July 1947 and therefore in compliance with EC Rule 338/97 of 09/12/1996 art.2-Wmc. For a possible export, it will be up to the future buyer to inquire - prior to any purchase - with the customs of the country concerned, particularly if it is the United States. For a departure from the European Union, a CITES re-export will be necessary, this being at the expense of the future buyer.