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18th Century Etui

18th-Century French Gold Etui
18th-Century French Gold Etui

18th-Century French Gold Etui

Located in New Orleans, LA

Stunning in its artistry and craftsmanship, this étui flawlessly reflects the 18th-century taste for classical ornamentation.

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

18th Century Tortoiseshell and Silver-Mounted Perfume Etui with Glass Bottle
18th Century Tortoiseshell and Silver-Mounted Perfume Etui with Glass Bottle

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, circa 1775–1790 Dimensions: 2.5" H × 1.25" W × 0.5" D A fine late 18th-century torto...

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Antique 18th Century European Georgian Bottles

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Silver

Gold Étui in Original Case
Gold Étui in Original Case

Gold Étui in Original Case

Located in New Orleans, LA

Stunning in its artistry and beauty, and perfectly preserved in its original green leather case this étui flawlessly reflects the 18th-century taste for classical refinement and deli...

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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
Beautiful George II Gold Mounted Etui Made in London, circa 1745

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 gold box has a slightly tapering rectangular form with a shagreen exterior inset wit...

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Antique 18th Century English George II Decorative Boxes

Antique Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1780
Antique Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1780

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 Rococo cartouche containing romantic figural and animal landscapes, circa 1780

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Antique 1760s English Georgian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Antique Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770
Antique Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770

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 teal enamel and gilt Rococo cartouche containing floral sprays inspired by contempo...

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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
Antique Georgian 1760s 18K Gold, White Enamel & Grey Agate Etui or Needle Case

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 agate, with an inscription in white enamel, with floral detailing in 18 karat yellow ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Fine French Napoleonic Shagreen Necessarie Etui
Fine French Napoleonic Shagreen Necessarie Etui

Fine French Napoleonic Shagreen Necessarie Etui

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H 2.75 in W 2.25 in D 1.13 in

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 pair of cologne bottles, a sterling silver funnel, bone notepad and a (later) pencil.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Decorative Objects

Antique Staffordshire Enamel Cylindrical Etui / Bodkin Case, circa 1765
Antique Staffordshire Enamel Cylindrical Etui / Bodkin Case, circa 1765

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 opposing end, with panels of figures in landscapes within raised gold borders.

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Antique 1760s English Georgian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Antique South Staffordshire Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770
Antique South Staffordshire Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770

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-moulded scrolled panels, the hinged gilt metal-mounted cover opening to reveal conte...

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Antique 1760s English Georgian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Enamel

18th Century Continental Etui
18th Century Continental Etui

18th Century Continental Etui

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W 0.69 in D 0.69 in L 4.75 in

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 cherub figure, this wonderful case was most likely used to hold sewing necessities,...

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Antique 18th Century German Rococo Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gilt Metal

Louis XV Orange/Red Ground Lacquer Etui, Mid-18th Century
Louis XV Orange/Red Ground Lacquer Etui, Mid-18th Century

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 turned gilt bronze bands at join.

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Antique 18th Century French Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Other

18th Century English Enamel Etui with Scent Bottles
18th Century English Enamel Etui with Scent Bottles

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 mount, containing two cut glass scent-bottles and stoppers, an ivory memorandum tab...

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Antique 1780s English Rococo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

18th Century George II Gold and Bloodstone Etui Case, circa 1760
18th Century George II Gold and Bloodstone Etui Case, circa 1760

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.

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Antique 18th Century English George II Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold

Antique 18th century Agate French Rococo Nécessaire Etui
Antique 18th century Agate French Rococo Nécessaire Etui

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 1760. Tapering rectangular case of grey agate has domed top and base is beautifully...

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Antique 1760s French Rococo Boxes and Cases

Materials

Agate

18th Century Georgian 18-Karat Gold Chatelaine Etui Christopher Nicholle
18th Century Georgian 18-Karat Gold Chatelaine Etui Christopher Nicholle

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 figures, with a clip back, suspending two thimble cases and an etui, finely cast an...

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Antique 1750s English Georgian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Louis XV Multicolored Gold Étui
Louis XV Multicolored Gold Étui

Louis XV Multicolored Gold Étui

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H 4.5 in W 0.75 in D 0.63 in

Louis XV Multicolored Gold Étui

Located in New Orleans, LA

Resplendent in its artistry and beauty, this étui flawlessly reflects the 18th-century taste for classical refinement and delicate, intricate ornamentation.

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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
18th Century Georgian 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Bloodstone Etui, London, circa 1760

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 openwork gold mounts chased with shells and scrolls, enclosing contemporary gold and b...

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Antique 1760s British Georgian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Antique 18th Century Georgian 18-Karat Gold Agate Etui, London, circa 1760
Antique 18th Century Georgian 18-Karat Gold Agate Etui, London, circa 1760

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 form, the openwork gold mounts chased with scrolls and flowers, banded grey agate pane...

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Antique 1750s English Georgian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Gold

A George III Tortoiseshell Standing Etui
A George III Tortoiseshell Standing Etui

A George III Tortoiseshell Standing Etui

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H 2.1 in W 1.1 in D 0.1 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 decorated with bright cut silver bands and the top of the hinged cover displays a shield sh...

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Antique Late 18th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

A very fine George III Scent Etui
A very fine George III Scent Etui

A very fine George III Scent Etui

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H 2 in W 1.2 in D 0.1 in

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 prick dot and bright cut bands and a lozenge shaped cartouche containing contemporary ...

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Antique 18th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

French Leather and Sterling Perfume Set and Etui
French Leather and Sterling Perfume Set and Etui

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 with sterling lids and a sterling funnel, the case, papier-mache with sterling fitting...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Glass

Antique Georgian English Chinoiserie Etui Nécessaire Card Case
Antique Georgian English Chinoiserie Etui Nécessaire Card Case

Antique Georgian English Chinoiserie Etui Nécessaire Card Case

Located in Newark, England

The Chinoiserie Enamelled Etui Nécessaire Card Case dates to the late 18th century Georgian period during the reign of George III circa 1770.

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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
George III Tortoiseshell Pique Scent Etui, Likely Made in London

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 sides, with unusual blue bell swags and garlands, tied with ribbons, as well as a nave...

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Antique Late 18th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Extraordinary "Sevres-style" Antique English Gilt Enamel Etui or Necessaire
Extraordinary "Sevres-style" Antique English Gilt Enamel Etui or Necessaire

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 ornamental box which houses manicure tools or needles. This one is attributed to being ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Enamel

A rare silver mounted shagreen Scent Etui made circa 1780
A rare silver mounted shagreen Scent Etui made circa 1780

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 engraved with prick dot designs. The case is lined with red velvet and contains two origi...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sterling Silver

A very fine George III Scent Etui made in Birmingham in 1791
A very fine George III Scent Etui made in Birmingham in 1791

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, crosses and baskets of fruit. The interior displays its original glass scent bottle,...

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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
An exceptionally fine George III Tortoiseshell Pique Scent Etui made circa 1780

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 on the front and reverse with beautiful foliate scroll work and a navette shaped N...

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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
Antique French 18-Karat Gold Mounted Large Travelling Etui Set, circa 1760

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 octagonal form, the gold mounted boarders chased with laurel leaf bands, engine tur...

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Antique 18th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Silver and Shagreen Cutlery Etui, Travel Cutlery, Netherlands, 18th Century
Silver and Shagreen Cutlery Etui, Travel Cutlery, Netherlands, 18th Century

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 luxurious 18th-century silver and green cutlery etui from the Netherlands is a remarka...

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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.