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18th Century Etui

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

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
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

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Enamel

Very Fine George III Tortoiseshell Pique Etui Made, Most Probably in London
Located in London, GB
The Etui is of an unusual large size and has a hinged cover. The exterior is decorated, on both the
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Antique Late 18th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

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

Shagreen Etui by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Instruments Circa, 1800
Located in London, GB
scientific instruments during the late 18th and 19th centuries alongside his brother Samuel. It was this
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes and Cases

French 1890 Etui Sealing Wax Case Guilloche Blue Enamel in Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
century, circa 1890. This is a etui sealing wax case, masterly crafted in the neoclassical, King Louis XVI
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Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Boxes and Cases

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Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

French 1890 Etui Sealing Wax Case with Guilloche Blue Enamel in Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
century, circa 1890. This is a etui sealing wax case, masterly crafted in the neoclassical, King Louis XVI
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Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

18th Century French La Forest Signed Wood Hide Iron Travel Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Forney, TX
. Exquisitely hand-crafted in Paris, France in the first half of the 18th century, during the remarkable King
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Blanket Chests

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Louis XV French Gold Snuffbox by Germain Chayé
Located in New Orleans, LA
desired of the 18th century and can be found in the prestigious collections of Paris' Louvre Museum, The
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

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Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Jardinière
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A fine late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted Sèvres style parcel-gilt porcelain jardinière Finely painted with instruments, trophies and roses, mounted by bronze flowers and garla...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Porcelain

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Bronze

17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

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Spruce

Antique Stanley London Brass Surveyors Nautical Maritime Navigation Compass
By Stanley
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Stanley London surveyors / nautical compass with brass case and face, leveling bubble, folding sightline, and pedestal base for attaching compass to a tripod. "A surveyor’s ...
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Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

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Brass

Monumental 14-Light Henry III Style Hand Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A heavy, iron chandelier in medieval revival and Henry III styles; hand wrought decoration, with honeycomb wax candle sleeves and heavy chain, 14 light. American, Beverly Hills, ca. ...
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Vintage 1910s American Medieval Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Antique Religious Print "No. 35" the Crucifixion of Jesus, circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Crucifiement.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; The Crucifixion of Jesus.’ This print originates from a r...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique English Hand-Painted Porcelain Bodkin or Billet-Doux Case
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique English hand-painted porcelain bodkin or billet-doux case, exceptionally hand-painted in a neoclassical style. Please note damaged lid/top broken and mended many years ago...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Bottles

Unique Folk Art Copper Viking Ship Table Piece with Shields and Boxes on Deck
Located in Lisse, NL
High quality Viking Folk Art. This all handcrafted, realistic and detailed Viking ship was undoubtedly designed and crafted by a Scandinavian artisan. This impressive table piece is...
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Early 20th Century European Medieval Nautical Objects

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Copper, Brass, Bronze

Italian Medieval / Renaissance Style Suit of Armor
Located in New York, NY
Italian Medieval / Renaissance-style (19th Century) small metal suit of armor with two Roman figures on the breast plate and an antique rolling stand.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Medieval Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Metal

French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional and rare French nécessaire de voyage is almost certainly the work of the highly respected Parisian manufacturer Pierre-Dominique Maire and the silversmith Jacques-Br...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia

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Crystal, Silver

French Nécessaire de Voyage
French Nécessaire de Voyage
H 6.5 in W 17 in D 11.75 in
Antique Elliott Bros London Brass Surveyors Nautical Navigation Compass
By Elliott Brothers
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Elliott Brothers of Ramsden, London brass surveyors / nautical maritime compass with brass case and face and folding sightline. "A surveyor’s compass is a tool for calculati...
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Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

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Brass

Important Empire Period Paris Porcelain & Ormolu-Mounted Casket/Box/Jewelry Box
By Jean-Pierre Feuillet
Located in New York, NY
An Important and very rare Empire period Paris porcelain ormolu-mounted Empire rectangular shaped two-handled casket decorated and assembled by Feuillet or Sèvres Porcelain manufactu...
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Antique 1810s French Empire Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

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
Rare system walking stick, the flute. Austria 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Very rare gadget-System walking stick: stick with the function of a music instrument, a flute. Painted fruitwood shaft, wooden handle. Inside the shaft is hollow, and holes and keys ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Musical Instruments

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Brass, Iron

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze. The hinged box contains a removable tray lined with velvet that ho...
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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
H 4.25 in W 6.63 in D 4.88 in
Antique Religious Print "No.26" the Institution of the Eucharist, circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Institution de L'Eucharistie.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; The Institution of the Eucharist at the Last...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lady of the house utility box. An English, burr walnut and mother of pearl inlaid writing slope and sewing box, dating to the late Regency period, circa 1830. Exc...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

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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

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 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

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Gold

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

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

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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

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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

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Leather, Glass

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

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

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Gold

Antique 18thC Georgian 18-K Gold Chatelaine Etui Christopher Nicholle, c. 1750
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

Antique Grand Tour Georgian Papier Mache Horn Snuff Boxes Lady's Etui Case
Located in Dublin, Ireland
when snuff taking was a popular habit, from 18th to mid 19th century. Snuff boxes could be exquisitely
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Antique 19th Century English Grand Tour Jewelry Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Georgian 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Mother of Pearl Etui, London, circa 1760
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-18th century Georgian 18-karat gold mounted on mother of pearl etui, of quiver form
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Gold

Antique Georgian 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Mother-of-Pearl Etui, London, circa 1760
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description Antique mid-18th century Georgian 18-karat gold mounted on mother of pearl etui, of
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Gold

Blue and White Candlesticks 18th Century English Battersea Enamel circa 1753-175
By Battersea
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this pair of mid-18th century blue and white candlesticks painted with
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Antique 1750s English Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Enamel

Louis XVI Gold Sealing Wax Case
Located in Firenze, IT
, 1780 circa Slightly tapering 18Kt yellow gold étui of oval section, the sides chased with shells
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Boxes and Cases

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18k Gold

Louis XVI Gold Sealing Wax Case
Louis XVI Gold Sealing Wax Case
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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.