Small oblong box in painted papier-mâché, depicting Napoleon - Lot 148

Small oblong box in painted papier-mâché, depicting Napoleon on horseback and his grenadiers, the Civil Code, military trophies and two Eagles on a green background. Chased and engraved silver-plated brass mounting. Hinged lid. Inside lined with sea turtle shell (Chelonioidea spp) (pre-Convention) (very scratched). H. 8.6 cm - Length 4 cm. Wear and chips; cracks. In its en suite painted leather case, decorated with a laurel wreath, centered with the Napoleonic N on the lid and a bee on the reverse. Closes with two hooks. H. 5 cm - Length: 10 cm. Worn and missing. Shell specimen of pre-Convention marine turtle Chelonioidea spp (I/A), predating June 1, 1947 and therefore conforming to 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.