FRANCE, second half of the 19th century Blackened wood cartel with marquetry decoration, in the first part, in brass and marine tortoise shell (Chelonioidea spp) (pre-Convention) with brown background, and rich ormolu decoration, including bas-relief with two female allegories holding the cartouche of "Balthazar à Paris", moldings, falls, leafy scrolls, mask, fire pots, leaves, galerie.... and renown on the doucine architrave. Twelve-piece bronze dial with white enamel and blue Roman numerals, chased center with trophies and medallion with profile of Louis XIV. Key-wound mechanical movement. Brocot blade suspension. Sun pendulum. Louis XIV style. 82 x 34 x 14 cm. Trumpet and pendulum twisted. Front glass missing; dents, accidents and missing parts, notably to the veneer. Pre-Convention Chelonioidea spp (I/A) tortoiseshell specimen, pre-dating June 1, 1947 and therefore in compliance with 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.