FRANCE, last quarter of the 18th century Circular papier-mâché snuffbox lacquered in Parisian varnish with blue and white lines and molded or chased silver bands (min. 800). The lid is adorned with an oval miniature on porcelain (?) depicting a young woman wearing a flowery hat and holding a fan. Interior in sea turtle shell (Chelonioidea spp) (pre-Convention). Hallmark on the base ring. Exempt from hallmarking because made before 1838 (art. 524bis du CGI paragraph a). Gross weight: 39 g. - H. 29 mm - Diam. 58 mm. Wear, scratches and a few bumps, cracks to the shell and small chips. 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.