Furniture, Works of Art & Tribal Art - 3rd July 2012

Lot 422

A loggerhead turtle shell

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £2250

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Description

A loggerhead turtle shell, caretta caretta, early 19th century, the reverse painted pink and with mounting holes to the sides, 28.25in (71.5cm) l. Listed Cites Appendix II Annex A (exempt). As this specimen is pre-1947 no Article 10 is required.