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Georgian Tortoiseshell Silver Pique Perfume Etui
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Georgian Tortoiseshell Silver Pique Perfume Etui

18th century
Sold 25 June 2025 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
This “Georgian Tortoiseshell Silver Pique Perfume Etui” found a buyer.

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Description

A great example of tortoiseshell & silver pique circa 1800.

No silver inlay missing, opens and shuts well with the push button.

Tortoiseshell is in great condition, one minor blemish to the top on one side, please study photographs.

Inside is one original perfume bottle with what I think is a replacement stopper, however it does the job.

H 6.3 cm

W 4 cm

D 1.5 cm

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ITEM CAN ONLY BE SENT WITHIN THE UK.

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Tortoiseshell Silver Pique Etui to the Georgian era.

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Description
A great example of tortoiseshell & silver pique circa 1800.

No silver inlay missing, opens and shuts well with the push button.

“
Tortoiseshell is in great condition, one minor blemish to the top on one side, please study photographs.
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Inside is one original perfume bottle with what I think is a replacement stopper, however it does the job.

H 6.3 cm

W 4 cm

D 1.5 cm

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ITEM CAN ONLY BE SENT WITHIN THE UK.

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Tortoiseshell Silver Pique Etui to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1035823
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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Archive I A rectangular antique Georgian tortoiseshell etui inlaid with delicate silver pique work in a floral garland motif. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

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A rectangular antique Georgian tortoiseshell etui inlaid with delicate silver pique work in a floral garland motif.
Georgian tortoiseshell silver pique perfume etui
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A rectangular antique Georgian tortoiseshell etui inlaid with delicate silver pique work in a floral garland motif.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes and Etuis
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialTortoiseshell, Silver
  • ColourAmber and Dark Brown
  • MotifsSilver pique inlay, Floral festoons, Hinged closure

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An etui is a small pocket-sized container used during the 18th and 19th centuries to hold sewing implements, perfume flacons, or writing tools. Pique work involves inlaying tiny points or strips of precious metal, such as silver or gold, into a base material like tortoiseshell.

These pieces were typically constructed from genuine hawksbill turtle shell, shaped over a metal or wood core, and decorated using delicate silver wire and pique-point inlay. Interiors often featured velvet or silk linings designed to secure specific glass or metal instruments.

Authentic items exhibit natural grain variations and warm translucency under light characteristic of genuine shell, alongside hand-cut silver wire work showing slight irregularities. Age-related patina, minor warping, and period-appropriate hinges or clasps are key indicators of authenticity.

As a small cabinet of curiosities object, it can be displayed on a decorative tray, styled atop a stack of art books, or placed inside a glass-fronted vitrine alongside other historical smalls to add texture and historical depth.

Organic materials like tortoiseshell are sensitive to extreme humidity, temperature fluctuations, and direct sunlight, which can cause warping or fading. Clean gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and avoid chemical polishes, abrasives, or immersion in water.
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