Two penknives :

- one in the form of a small knife with a notch with inserts made of sea turtle shell (Chelonioidea spp) (pre Convention). 

Late 19th century.

Open length : 12.3 cm. 

Blade blunted, oxidations; chip to a plate.

- One with white mother-of-pearl plates, one blade and one file.

Length. opened: 9.5 cm.

Some scratches; small oxidations.



Specimen in tortoiseshell of marine turtle Chelonioidea spp (I/A) pre-Convention, prior to June 1, 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 an exit from the European Union, a CITES re-export will be necessary, this one being at the charge of the future buyer.
Timed Sunday 20 February 2022・20:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 176

Two penknives : - one in the form of a small knife with a notch with inserts made of sea turtle shell (Chelonioidea spp) (pre Convention). Late 19th century. Open length : 12.3 cm. Blade blunted, oxidations; chip to a plate. - One with white mother-of-pearl plates, one blade and one file. Length. opened: 9.5 cm. Some scratches; small oxidations. Specimen in tortoiseshell of marine turtle Chelonioidea spp (I/A) pre-Convention, prior to June 1, 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 an exit from the European Union, a CITES re-export will be necessary, this one being at the charge of the future buyer.

Estimate
€30 - €50
Result
€28
Buyer's premium
24%
Two penknives : - one in the form of a small knife with a notch with inserts made of sea turtle shell (Chelonioidea spp) (pre Convention). Late 19th century. Open length : 12.3 cm. Blade blunted, oxidations; chip to a plate. - One with white mother-of-pearl plates, one blade and one file. Length. opened: 9.5 cm. Some scratches; small oxidations. Specimen in tortoiseshell of marine turtle Chelonioidea spp (I/A) pre-Convention, prior to June 1, 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 an exit from the European Union, a CITES re-export will be necessary, this one being at the charge of the future buyer.
Sale Sunday 20 February 2022・20:00 (Europe/Paris)
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