Blackened wood truncated cone-shaped sheath adorned with brass inlaid cartouches, sea turtle shell (Chelonioidea spp) (pre-Convention) on a red background and colored pasta depicting a man holding a bird or foliage. Ornamentation in bronze or brass, such as garlands, falls and bases. Late 19th or early 20th century H. 115.5 x 45.5 x 35 cm. A few accidents and missing pieces. Piece of frieze to be refixed. Shell specimen of pre-Convention marine turtle Chelonioidea spp (I/A), predating June 1, 1947 and therefore conforming to EC regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996 art.2-Wmc. In the event of export, it is the purchaser's responsibility to check with the customs authorities of the country concerned, particularly the United States, prior to any purchase. If the animal is to be exported from the European Union, a CITES re-export permit will be required, at the expense of the future buyer.