FRANCE, 1770-1780 Circular box in Martin varnish with radiating gold lines on a black background. Interior lined with tortoise shell (Chelonioidea spp) (pre-Convention) on a red background. Moulded yellow gold (750) rings or leaf friezes. Lid adorned with a bust of a young woman. Traces of hallmarks, illegible. One gilded metal ring. Gross weight: 80.8 g. - H.: 3.1 cm - Diam.: 8 cm. Wear, scratches and a few chips; restorations, notably on the lid rabbet, traces of glue. Shell specimens of pre-Convention marine turtle Chelonioidea spp (I/A), prior to June 1, 1947 and therefore in compliance with EC regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996 art.2-Wmc. In the case of export, it is the responsibility of the purchaser 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.