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
Category
Antique 1760s English Georgian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Enamel
$3,442
H 4.34 in W 1.58 in D 0.87 in
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
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
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
Category
Antique 18th Century French Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Other
18th Century Tortoiseshell and Silver-Mounted Perfume Etui with Glass Bottle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Tortoiseshell and Silver-Mounted Perfume Etui with Glass Bottle
England or France
Category
Antique 18th Century European Georgian Bottles
Materials
Silver
$1,530
H 2.5 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in
Gold Étui in Original Case
Located in New Orleans, LA
reflects the 18th-century taste for classical refinement and delicate, intricate ornamentation.
Derived
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Boxes and Cases
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$11,039 Sale Price
36% Off
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
Category
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
Category
Antique 1780s English Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
18th Century George II Gold and Bloodstone Etui Case, circa 1760
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 18th century George II gold and bloodstone etui case, circa 1760. With diamond push-piece
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Antique 18th Century French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold
H 3.94 in W 2.56 in D 1.97 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
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Antique French Blue Opaline Crystal Glass Hinged Trinket Box, trimmed in beautiful ormolu gilt metal around the opening of box.
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French Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Walnut Louis XV Bookcase with Glass Doors, circa 1890
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Located in Dallas, TX
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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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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In 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.
- 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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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 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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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 202217th-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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