EUROPE, late 18th or first third of the 19th century - Lot 154

EUROPE, late 18th or first third of the 19th century Four travel writing sets, sheathed in tortoiseshell: - a case with an inkwell, the lid engraved J.B. and a removable stylus with interchangeable heads, and silver mounting (min. 800). Total gross weight: 51 g. - a box with a sloping lid, accessories (attached) and silver mounting (min. 800). Total gross weight: 154 g. - a heart-shaped box with a silver-mounted inkwell and sand flask (min. 800), with a few small accessories (attached). Total gross weight (without accessories): 61 g. Some damage to the case and accessories. - an oblong case for natural nibs, with a glass inkwell (reported). Silver mounting (min. 800). Gross weight (case alone): 40 g. Lid to be glued back on. = Without hallmarks. Exempt from hallmarking because works predate 1838 (art. 524bis du CGI paragraph a). = As is; wear, scratches, a few accidents and small chips; fasteners to be revised. Hawksbill specimens of 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.