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

18th century
Sold 4 January 2026 · Treaders Collectables
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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 contents including scissors, snuff spoon and other tools, the panels delicately painted with figural scenes in classical style including a youthful artist, circa 1765

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
2.2cm (0.87")
Declaration

Treaders Collectables has dated this Georgian Enamel Etui Case to the 18th Century.

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SA1075745
Dealers Internal Reference
4015
Description
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 contents including scissors, snuff spoon and other tools, the panels delicately painted with figural scenes in classical style including a youthful artist, circa 1765
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
2.2cm (0.87")
Date of Manufacture

Treaders Collectables has dated this Georgian Enamel Etui Case to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1075745
Dealers Internal Ref
4015
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Archive I An antique South Staffordshire enamel etui case featuring hand-painted figurative panels framed by raised gilt scrollwork on a white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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

Archive II An antique South Staffordshire enamel etui case featuring hand-painted figurative panels framed by raised gilt scrollwork on a white background. View II
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An antique South Staffordshire enamel etui case featuring hand-painted figurative panels framed by raised gilt scrollwork on a white background.
Antique South Staffordshire Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770
Ref: SA1075745
An antique South Staffordshire enamel etui case featuring hand-painted figurative panels framed by raised gilt scrollwork on a white background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialEnamel, Copper, Gilt Brass
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsHand-painted figurative scenes, Raised gilt scrollwork, Gilt metal mounts
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 2.2 cm (1 in)

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An etui is a small ornamental case used in the 18th century to hold needles, scissors, tweezers, and other small personal items. South Staffordshire and Battersea were renowned centres for producing these finely painted copper and enamel pieces during the Georgian era.

These pieces were typically constructed from a copper base coated in an opaque white enamel layer, which was then hand-painted with mineral colours and finished with gilded brass or gilt-metal mounts and hinges.

Authentic pieces often feature slightly uneven hand-applied enamel with minute crackle patterns under magnification, hand-painted polychrome details rather than transfers, and heavy copper bases visible on unglazed interior rims or wear points.

These miniature decorative objects are well suited for display inside glass-fronted cabinets, on velvet-lined trays, or on dressing table tops where their intricate hand-painted details can be appreciated at close range.

Keep enamel pieces away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the hand-painted pigments, avoid moisture and harsh cleaning chemicals, and clean only with a soft, dry microfibre cloth.
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