Three penknives with silver blades (800) and sea turtle (Chelonioidea spp) plates (pre-Convention).

19th (after 1838) - early 20th century.

Hallmarks Minerva (2nd title) or Crab and various goldsmiths.

Total gross weight: 63 g. - Length : 14,5 - Length : 13,5 cm - Length : 16 cm.

Scratches of use, oxidation, lacks in one plate and cracks in two others.
Specimens in pre-Convention Chelonioidea spp (I A) sea turtle shell, prior to 1 July 1947 and therefore in conformity with Rule CE 338 97 of 09 12 1996 art.2-Wmc. For a possible export, it will be up to the future purchaser to inquire - before 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.
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Lot no. 136

Three penknives with silver blades (800) and sea turtle (Chelonioidea spp) plates (pre-Convention). 19th (after 1838) - early 20th century. Hallmarks Minerva (2nd title) or Crab and various goldsmiths. Total gross weight: 63 g. - Length : 14,5 - Length : 13,5 cm - Length : 16 cm. Scratches of use, oxidation, lacks in one plate and cracks in two others. Specimens in pre-Convention Chelonioidea spp (I A) sea turtle shell, prior to 1 July 1947 and therefore in conformity with Rule CE 338 97 of 09 12 1996 art.2-Wmc. For a possible export, it will be up to the future purchaser to inquire - before 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.

Estimate
€50 - €100
Result
€150
Buyer's premium
24%
Three penknives with silver blades (800) and sea turtle (Chelonioidea spp) plates (pre-Convention). 19th (after 1838) - early 20th century. Hallmarks Minerva (2nd title) or Crab and various goldsmiths. Total gross weight: 63 g. - Length : 14,5 - Length : 13,5 cm - Length : 16 cm. Scratches of use, oxidation, lacks in one plate and cracks in two others. Specimens in pre-Convention Chelonioidea spp (I A) sea turtle shell, prior to 1 July 1947 and therefore in conformity with Rule CE 338 97 of 09 12 1996 art.2-Wmc. For a possible export, it will be up to the future purchaser to inquire - before 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.
Sale Wednesday 27 May 2020・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 12 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris