FRANCE, Province, first quarter of the 19th century - Lot 145

FRANCE, Province, first quarter of the 19th century Pair of travel knives. Handles in marine turtle shell (Chelonioidea spp) (pre-Convention) centered with medallions, one engraved SB, the ferrule in rose (750) gold plate. One blade in silver (950), the other in steel. Goldsmith's hallmark: J.T. [fork]. Small guarantee mark [lictor beam] and census mark [eye in profile]. Regional work between 1809 and 1819. Gross weight of silver-bladed knife: 26 g. - Length (unfolded): 20.7 cm. Gross weight of steel-bladed knife: 23 g. - Length (unfolded): 20.7 cm. A small crack to the scales and minor knocks; minor corrosion. In an early 19th-century green shagreen case. Hawksbill specimens of the 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.