Travail du début du XXème siècle dans le style Napoléon III Jewelry box in the form of a miniature moving display case, on four curved legs, veneered with marine turtle shell (Chelonioidea spp) (pre-Convention) on a red background and inlaid with brass scrolls, and rocaille gilt cast brass trim. Darkened lid with bevelled glass. 15 x 19 x 15 cm. Wear to the decoration, small cracks to the scale and brass, hooping to be reattached, no key. Attached: Miniature blackened wood veneer desk with steps. H. 10.5 cm. One leg and part of the decoration are missing. Specimen in tortoiseshell of pre-Convention Chelonioidea spp (I/A), prior to June 1, 1947 and therefore in conformity with EC Regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996 art.2-Wmc. For a possible export, it will be up to the future buyer to inquire - before any purchase - with the customs of the country concerned, particularly if it is the United States. For an exit from the European Union, a CITES re-export will be necessary, this one being at the charge of the future buyer.