18th Century Etui
Antique South Staffordshire Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770
By Staffordshire
Located in Basildon, GB
Antique South Staffordshire 18th Century Etui / Sewing Box Case, of rococo form with light relief
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Enamel
18th-Century French Gold Etui
Located in New Orleans, LA
reflects the 18th-century taste for classical ornamentation.
This étui bears the maker's mark of master
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
Silver and Shagreen Cutlery Etui, Travel Cutlery, Netherlands, 18th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Silver and Shagreen Cutlery, Etui, and Travel Cutlery
Netherlands, 18th century
An exotic and
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Louis XV Orange/Red Ground Lacquer Etui, Mid-18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The etui painted decoration depicting Putti at play with grissaille decoration, with an 2 engine
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Antique 18th Century French Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Other
Gold Étui in Original Case
Located in New Orleans, LA
reflects the 18th-century taste for classical refinement and delicate, intricate ornamentation.
Derived
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
Beautiful George II Gold Mounted Etui Made in London, circa 1745
Located in London, GB
An Important & Beautiful George II Gold Mounted Etui Made in London circa 1745.
This exceptional
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Antique 18th Century English George II Decorative Boxes
Antique Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1780
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Basildon, GB
Antique 18th Century Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, decorated with pink enamel and gilt
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Antique Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Basildon, GB
Antique 18th Century Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, complete with contents, decorated with
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Antique Georgian 1760s 18K Gold, White Enamel & Grey Agate Etui or Needle Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian gold, enamel and agate needle case or etui, comprising a needle case in polished grey
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Boxes and Cases
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
W 0.67 in D 0.67 in L 4.22 in
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Fine French Napoleonic Shagreen Necessarie Etui
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Fine late 18th century, French, Napoleonic Shagreen Necessarie Etui, silk lined and fitted with a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Decorative Objects
Antique Staffordshire Enamel Cylindrical Etui / Bodkin Case, circa 1765
By Staffordshire
Located in Basildon, GB
Antique Staffordshire 18th Century Etui / Bodkin Case, pink ground with screw-on compartment at the
Category
Antique 1760s English Georgian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Enamel
18th Century Continental Etui
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted in the resplendent Rococo taste is this 18th-century gilt metal étui. Topped by a charming
Category
Antique 18th Century German Rococo Boxes and Cases
Materials
Gilt Metal
18th Century English Enamel Etui with Scent Bottles
Located in Basildon, GB
Unusual olive-green ground reserve Etui, circa 1780, of painted enamel on copper, with gilt copper
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Antique 1780s English Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
18th Century George II Gold and Bloodstone Etui Case, circa 1760
Located in New York, NY
An 18th century George II gold and bloodstone etui case, circa 1760. With diamond push-piece
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Antique 18th Century English George II Boxes and Cases
Materials
Gold
Antique 18th century Agate French Rococo Nécessaire Etui
Located in Portland, England
This exquisite late 18th century grey agate and gild metal French rococo nécessaire is dated circa
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Antique 1760s French Rococo Boxes and Cases
Materials
Agate
18th Century Georgian 18-Karat Gold Chatelaine Etui Christopher Nicholle
By Christopher Nicholle
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-18th century rare Georgian 18-karat gold, chatelaine and etui with foliage scrolls and
Category
Antique 1750s English Georgian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
H 7.68 in W 0.79 in D 1.97 in
Louis XV Multicolored Gold Étui
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th-century taste for classical refinement and delicate, intricate ornamentation.
Named from the Old
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
18th Century Georgian 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Bloodstone Etui, London, circa 1760
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-18th century Georgian 18-karat gold-mounted on bloodstone etui, of quiver form, the
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Antique 1760s British Georgian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
H 4.14 in W 0.79 in D 1.38 in
Antique 18th Century Georgian 18-Karat Gold Agate Etui, London, circa 1760
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description
Antique mid-18th Century Georgian 18-karat gold mounted on agate etui, of quiver
Category
Antique 1750s English Georgian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Agate, Gold
H 3.82 in W 0.6 in D 1.5 in
A George III Tortoiseshell Standing Etui
Located in London, GB
The Tortoiseshell Etui has a very rare triangular form with rounded corners. The sides are
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Antique Late 18th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
A very fine George III Scent Etui
Located in London, GB
The Etui is broad rectangular in form with slightly tapering sides. The sides are engraved with
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Antique 18th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
French Leather and Sterling Perfume Set and Etui
Located in Doylestown, PA
French leather and sterling perfume set and etui, c. 1756-62 having two crystal perfume bottles
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Glass
Antique Georgian English Chinoiserie Etui Nécessaire Card Case
Located in Newark, England
playing cards. The Chinoiserie Enamelled Etui Nécessaire Card Case dates to the late 18th century Georgian
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
George III Tortoiseshell Pique Scent Etui, Likely Made in London
Located in London, GB
The Etui is broad rectangular in form, with a hinged cover. The main body is decorated, on both
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Antique Late 18th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
Extraordinary "Sevres-style" Antique English Gilt Enamel Etui or Necessaire
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very fine and rare antique English Gilt Enamel Etui or Necessaire
Etui or Necessaire is an
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Antique Late 18th Century English Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Enamel
A rare silver mounted shagreen Scent Etui made circa 1780
Located in London, GB
The Scent Etui is covered in shagreen and displays a silver band around the rim of the cover
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sterling Silver
A very fine George III Scent Etui made in Birmingham in 1791
Located in London, GB
The exterior of the Etui is beautifully decorated with bright cut designs including flower heads
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English More Furniture and Collectibles
An exceptionally fine George III Tortoiseshell Pique Scent Etui made circa 1780
Located in London, GB
The Etui was made most probably in London circa 1780 and is of slightly tapering form and is inlaid
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English More Furniture and Collectibles
Antique French 18-Karat Gold Mounted Large Travelling Etui Set, circa 1760
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-18th century exceptional French 18-karat gold mounted extensive etui set, of elongated
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Antique 18th Century French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold
H 3.94 in W 2.56 in D 1.97 in
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18th Century South Staffordshire Snuff Box Top / Lid
By Staffordshire
Located in Basildon, GB
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Antique 18th Century English Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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Enamel
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Elkington & Co.
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18th Century Etui For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 18th century etui for your home. Frequently made of metal, gold and enamel, every 18th century etui was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 18th century etui — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. Each 18th century etui bearing Georgian or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 18th century etui that is appealing in its simplicity, but Christopher Nicholle produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 18th Century Etui?
The average selling price for a 18th century etui at 1stDibs is $3,098, while they’re typically $839 on the low end and $52,252 for the highest priced.
Questions About 18th Century Etui
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
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