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Georgian Silver Mounted Pique Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle Etui, Circa 1780
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Georgian Silver Mounted Pique Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle Etui, Circa 1780

18th century
Description

This delightful 18th Century silver pique tortoiseshell etui* is of tapering form and is charmingly inlaid with a silver cartouche on both sides and heightened with pique floral garlands. The silver base and top are rather unusual and have made the etui less vulnerable to damage. It is indeed in very good condition for the age. Functioning Push button mechanism at the front.

In Georgian times, etuis* - word of French origin - were very popular, they were small, usually ornamental cases for holding articles such as needles, scent bottles, vanity items.

Dimensions:

Height: 5cm / 2 inches.

Width at base: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Width at top: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

Very good for the age.

Tortoiseshell in very good condition.

Minor loss of tortoiseshell on one corner, barely noticeable and mentioned for accuracy.

Delivery:

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Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1139018
Dealers Internal Reference
APR68
Description
This delightful 18th Century silver pique tortoiseshell etui* is of tapering form and is charmingly inlaid with a silver cartouche on both sides and heightened with pique floral garlands. The silver base and top are rather unusual and have made the etui less vulnerable to damage. It is indeed in very good condition for the age. Functioning Push button mechanism at the front.
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In Georgian times, etuis* - word of French origin - were very popular, they were small, usually ornamental cases for holding articles such as needles, scent bottles, vanity items.
Julie Cartwright Antiques
fig 1. GEORGIAN SILVER MOUNTED PIQUE TORTOISESHELL SCENT BOTTLE ETUI, CIRCA 1780
fig 1. Georgian Silver Mounted Pique Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle Etui, Circa 1780

Dimensions:

Height: 5cm / 2 inches.

Width at base: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Width at top: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

Very good for the age.

Tortoiseshell in very good condition.

Minor loss of tortoiseshell on one corner, barely noticeable and mentioned for accuracy.

fig 2. GEORGIAN SILVER MOUNTED PIQUE TORTOISESHELL SCENT BOTTLE ETUI, CIRCA 1780
fig 2. Georgian Silver Mounted Pique Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle Etui, Circa 1780

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1139018
Dealers Internal Ref
APR68
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I GEORGIAN SILVER MOUNTED PIQUE TORTOISESHELL SCENT BOTTLE ETUI, CIRCA 1780

GEORGIAN SILVER MOUNTED PIQUE TORTOISESHELL SCENT BOTTLE ETUI, CIRCA 1780

Archive II GEORGIAN SILVER MOUNTED PIQUE TORTOISESHELL SCENT BOTTLE ETUI, CIRCA 1780 View II
Archive III GEORGIAN SILVER MOUNTED PIQUE TORTOISESHELL SCENT BOTTLE ETUI, CIRCA 1780 View III
Archive IV GEORGIAN SILVER MOUNTED PIQUE TORTOISESHELL SCENT BOTTLE ETUI, CIRCA 1780 View IV
Archive V GEORGIAN SILVER MOUNTED PIQUE TORTOISESHELL SCENT BOTTLE ETUI, CIRCA 1780 View V
Archive VI GEORGIAN SILVER MOUNTED PIQUE TORTOISESHELL SCENT BOTTLE ETUI, CIRCA 1780 View VI
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GEORGIAN SILVER MOUNTED PIQUE TORTOISESHELL SCENT BOTTLE ETUI, CIRCA 1780
GEORGIAN SILVER MOUNTED PIQUE TORTOISESHELL SCENT BOTTLE ETUI, CIRCA 1780
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GEORGIAN SILVER MOUNTED PIQUE TORTOISESHELL SCENT BOTTLE ETUI, CIRCA 1780
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