Letter opener in gilt metal, the handle adorned with a coral - Lot 313

Letter opener in gilt metal, the handle adorned with a coral* horse's head (coralium rubrum). The engraved clevis and chased wave hilt Length: 17.30 cm Misses, accidents and deformations CORAL (mentioned by a*) Specimen in corallium spp (CITES appendix IIB pre-convention), not subject to French regulations (Regie 338/97 of 9/12/1996 in its article 2-W mc), as this coral is not harvested on French coasts. This specimen is therefore not subject to the prohibition of the French environmental code. This specimen can therefore be marketed in the European Union, as the material is processed in the form of jewelry. However, a CITES re-export permit will be required for export from the European Union, at the expense of the future buyer.