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A Lovely Palais Royal Mother-of-pearl Etui
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A Lovely Palais Royal Mother-of-pearl Etui

19th century
Description

A lovely novelty example of Palais Royal, dating to the latter part of the 19th Century. This particular piece is an Etui, formed in the shape of an egg, standing on an alabaster base. The body of the egg is formed of beautiful carved mother-of-pearl, with a bead decorated ormolu frame. There is a push button clasp to the top, which when pressed allows the two halves of the body to hinge down revealing the interior. An unusual and collectible piece.

Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £12.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£20.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Very good, minor age related wear to the ormolu. The push down clasp button has a crack to the mother of pearl, as pictured.

Origin :- France.

Date :- Circa 1870.

Height :- 13.5 cms

Diameter of base :- 7.5 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Etui to the 1870s.

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SA1216000
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ACA2224
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Description
A lovely novelty example of Palais Royal, dating to the latter part of the 19th Century. This particular piece is an Etui, formed in the shape of an egg, standing on an alabaster base.
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The body of the egg is formed of beautiful carved mother-of-pearl, with a bead decorated ormolu frame.
Andrew Cox Antiques

There is a push button clasp to the top, which when pressed allows the two halves of the body to hinge down revealing the interior. An unusual and collectible piece.

fig 1. An open French Palais Royal mother-of-pearl egg-shaped etui featuring gilt bronze trim, a green velvet central cushion, and a round alabaster base.
fig 1. A Lovely Palais Royal Mother-of-pearl Etui

Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £12.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£20.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Very good, minor age related wear to the ormolu. The push down clasp button has a crack to the mother of pearl, as pictured.

Origin :- France.

Date :- Circa 1870.

Height :- 13.5 cms

Diameter of base :- 7.5 cms

Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Etui to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1216000
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2224
Andrew Cox Antiques
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Archive I An open French Palais Royal mother-of-pearl egg-shaped etui featuring gilt bronze trim, a green velvet central cushion, and a round alabaster base.

A Lovely Palais Royal Mother-of-pearl Etui

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An open French Palais Royal mother-of-pearl egg-shaped etui featuring gilt bronze trim, a green velvet central cushion, and a round alabaster base.
A lovely Palais Royal Mother-of-pearl Etui
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An open French Palais Royal mother-of-pearl egg-shaped etui featuring gilt bronze trim, a green velvet central cushion, and a round alabaster base.
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A Palais Royal etui is a luxury French sewing or vanity accessory crafted in specialized workshops around the Palais Royal in Paris during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Artisans typically combined natural iridescent mother-of-pearl shell, hand-chased gilt bronze mounts, carved alabaster or marble bases, and fine velvet interior cushions.

Authentic period examples feature detailed gilt metalwork, precise hinge joinery, thick iridescent shell, and classical French Empire design proportions.

Small decorative etuis function well as accent objects displayed on a sideboard, bookshelf, or within a glass collectors cabinet alongside period leather-bound books.

Dust gently using a dry microfibre cloth, avoid solvents or water exposure, and keep the object away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations.
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