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Georgian Silver and Pique Tortoiseshell Etui or Necessaire, Circa 1790
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Georgian Silver and Pique Tortoiseshell Etui or Necessaire, Circa 1790

18th century
Sold 6 October 2021 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Georgian Silver and Pique Tortoiseshell Etui or Necessaire, Circa 1790” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

This delightful 18th Century silver & tortoiseshell etui* is of octagonal form and is charmingly inlaid with a bright-cut silver motifs and a silver flowerhead to the lid. The hinged lid opening to reveal a fitted interior complete with a silver lidded cut glass scent bottle and the original ear wax spoon. Two of the implements have gone missing with time.

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: 7cm / 3 inches.

Diameter at base: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good for the age.

Tortoiseshell in good condition. No loss, minor hairline, a little dull at places.

Glass scent bottle in good condition.

Silver pique work in excellent condition.

Postage UK: £8 Special delivery next day.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA795155
Dealers Internal Reference
MAI93
Description
This delightful 18th Century silver & tortoiseshell etui* is of octagonal form and is charmingly inlaid with a bright-cut silver motifs and a silver flowerhead to the lid.
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The hinged lid opening to reveal a fitted interior complete with a silver lidded cut glass scent bottle and the original ear wax spoon.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

Two of the implements have gone missing with time.

fig 1. GEORGIAN SILVER AND PIQUE TORTOISESHELL ETUI OR NECESSAIRE, CIRCA 1790
fig 1. Georgian Silver and Pique Tortoiseshell Etui or Necessaire, Circa 1790

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 .

fig 2. GEORGIAN SILVER AND PIQUE TORTOISESHELL ETUI OR NECESSAIRE, CIRCA 1790
fig 2. Georgian Silver and Pique Tortoiseshell Etui or Necessaire, Circa 1790

Dimensions:

Height: 7cm / 3 inches.

Diameter at base: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good for the age.

Tortoiseshell in good condition. No loss, minor hairline, a little dull at places.

Glass scent bottle in good condition.

fig 3. GEORGIAN SILVER AND PIQUE TORTOISESHELL ETUI OR NECESSAIRE, CIRCA 1790
fig 3. Georgian Silver and Pique Tortoiseshell Etui or Necessaire, Circa 1790

Silver pique work in excellent condition.

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
7cm (2.76")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA795155
Dealers Internal Ref
MAI93
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I GEORGIAN SILVER AND PIQUE TORTOISESHELL ETUI OR NECESSAIRE, CIRCA 1790 SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Silver and Pique Tortoiseshell Etui or Necessaire, Circa 1790

Archive II GEORGIAN SILVER AND PIQUE TORTOISESHELL ETUI OR NECESSAIRE, CIRCA 1790 View II
Archive III GEORGIAN SILVER AND PIQUE TORTOISESHELL ETUI OR NECESSAIRE, CIRCA 1790 View III
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Archive V GEORGIAN SILVER AND PIQUE TORTOISESHELL ETUI OR NECESSAIRE, CIRCA 1790 View V
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Archive VIII GEORGIAN SILVER AND PIQUE TORTOISESHELL ETUI OR NECESSAIRE, CIRCA 1790 View VIII
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Telephone 07947 998435
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Items For Sale 149
Items Sold 2,226
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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GEORGIAN SILVER AND PIQUE TORTOISESHELL ETUI OR NECESSAIRE, CIRCA 1790
GEORGIAN SILVER AND PIQUE TORTOISESHELL ETUI OR NECESSAIRE, CIRCA 1790
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GEORGIAN SILVER AND PIQUE TORTOISESHELL ETUI OR NECESSAIRE, CIRCA 1790
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  • Period18th century
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)
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