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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

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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

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Gold

18th-Century French Gold Etui
18th-Century French Gold Etui
H 5.19 in W 0.75 in D 0.69 in
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

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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

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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

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Gold

Gold Étui in Original Case
Gold Étui in Original Case
H 4.75 in W 0.75 in D 0.63 in
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

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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

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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

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Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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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
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Jewelry Boxes

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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
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Antique 18th Century German Rococo Boxes and Cases

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Gilt Metal

18th Century Continental Etui
18th Century Continental Etui
W 0.69 in D 0.69 in L 4.75 in
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

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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
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Antique 1750s English Georgian Collectible Jewelry

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Gold

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

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Gold

Louis XV Multicolored Gold Étui
Louis XV Multicolored Gold Étui
H 4.5 in W 0.75 in D 0.63 in
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

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
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Antique 1750s English Georgian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Gold

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

A very fine George III Scent Etui
A very fine George III Scent Etui
H 2 in W 1.2 in D 0.1 in
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

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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

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Louis Comfort Tiffany Pastel Favrile Glass Dinnerware
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Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.
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Antique 1820s English Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

19th Century Paul Storr Silver Tea Urn
By Paul Storr, Rundell, Bridge & Rundell
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinarily rare and masterfully crafted tea urn is by the hand of the master Georgian silversmith Paul Storr. Created by Storr while working for Rundell, Bridge and Rundell...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
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18th Century South Staffordshire Snuff Box Top / Lid
By Staffordshire
Located in Basildon, GB
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Enamel

Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited, Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
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1990s English Decorative Boxes

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Gold

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Materials

Bronze

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
H 4.25 in W 6.63 in D 4.88 in
Gold and Agate Sewing Nécessaire
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning specimen of agate distinguishes this diminutive French sewing nécessaire. The segments of beautiful hard stone are perfectly complemented by Rococo gold accents, making it...
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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Collectible Jewelry

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Agate, Gold

Gold and Agate Sewing Nécessaire
Gold and Agate Sewing Nécessaire
H 0.63 in W 1.25 in D 3.63 in
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Crystal, Silver

French Nécessaire de Voyage
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H 6.5 in W 17 in D 11.75 in
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope
Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope
H 3.13 in W 2 in D 2 in
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Gold, Enamel

Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope
Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope
H 1.75 in W 1.75 in D 19.25 in
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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
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    To 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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    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
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    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The 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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    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
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    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
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    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
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    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
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    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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