Tortoiseshell
and ebonized wood case - 18th Century


tortoiseshell and ebonized wood case, architectural structure with upper balustrade made of gilt bronze elements, stepped frames and front separated by four smooth columns topped by pinnacles; front drawer and opening lid surmounted by a gilt bronze crown fastigium set with river pearls and cabochons of coral, turquoise and glass paste. Height x depth x width 68.4 x 39.7 x 55 cm. Item condition grading: **** good (previous restorations, cracks and surface wear commensurate with age & use). Accompanied by Ce.S.Ar. Centro Studi Archeometrici certificate of authenticity (pre-1947).

This lot is available for sale only with shipments within the European Union

THE CITES ARTICLE 8 (3b) DEROGATIONThe article 8 (3b) derogation -Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97, the so-called "antique derogation”, and the article 62 -Council Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, allow to sell this kind of item (defined as pre-1947)within the European Union. Current legislation states thatif an item has been manufactured prior to June 1947 and has been significantly altered from its natural raw state for jewellery, adornment, art, utility or musical instrument before that date, a CITES certificate is not required (therefore only for material that has been “worked” before 1947, and has been transformed from its natural state by human craft)