A rare novelty tortoise-carapace and oak tantalus late 19th century

the natural tortoiseshell hinged to reveal a fitted interior with four cut-glass decanters and six glasses, the limbs and head carved, with glass eyes, CITES - Important Information: FOR APPRAISAL ONLY PENDING CITES ENQUIRY https://www.woolleyandwallis.co.uk/departments/furniture-works-of-art-clocks/af070116/view-lot/440/, 42cm wide, 71cm deep, 28cm high, Woolley & Wallis, Presented with an Expert Age Assessment Report from Wildlife Law Ltd. Important Note:, This lot may contain materials that are subject to both export and import permits. Buyers must be aware of their destination country’s import policies prior to purchase, particularly where these relate to the trade in endangered species listed in Appendices under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Please note, that we do not identify or verify the taxonomic identification (such as genus, family, or subspecies) of any plant or animal, it is a buyer’s responsibility to undertake any biological testing of purchases. Buyers are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country. Condition Report, Condition Report, Some wear and cracking to the head, once fitted with castors to the base of the feet. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

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