Marine turtle shell (Chelonioidea spp.) (pre-Convention) circular snuffbox or tray, decorated with flowers and foliage, with silver mounting (min. 800). The hinged lid is adorned with two applied silver (min. 800) rocaille flower motifs. The body is decorated en suite. Gilded hinge inside. Rectangular hallmark on the rabbet. EUROPE, circa 1750-1760. Exempt from hallmarking because made before 1838 (art. 524bis du CGI paragraph a). Gross weight: 125 g. - H. 39 mm - Diam. 79 mm. Wear, down to the bore in some places, minor eating, some cracks, chips, missing parts and old restorations; lid warped. Shell specimen of pre-Convention marine turtle Chelonioidea spp (I/A), predating 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.