Description
This delightful 18th Century silver banded tortoiseshell etui* is of tapering form and is charmingly inlaid with a bright-cut silver border and an initialled silver cartouche to the lid. The hinged lid opening to reveal a fitted interior complete with the original and undamaged scent bottle, a rather rare occurrence, making it very desirable.
Push button mechanism at the front.
stud decorations at the back.
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: 5.5cm / 2.2 inches.
Width at base: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.
Condition:
Very good for the age.
Tortoiseshell in very good condition.
Glass scent bottle in perfect condition.
Tortoiseshell panel on the lid with minor lift.
Postage UK: £7 Special delivery next day.
Postage overseas: £10 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.
Internal Ref: JUIN94
Dimensions
Height = 5.5 cm (2")
Width = 3 cm (1")
Depth = 2 cm (1")
GEORGIAN SILVER MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SCENT BOTTLE ETUI, CIRCA 1780
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
JUIN94
Description
This delightful 18th Century silver banded tortoiseshell etui* is of tapering form and is charmingly inlaid with a bright-cut silver border and an initialled silver cartouche to the lid. The hinged lid opening to reveal a fitted interior complete with the original and undamaged scent bottle, a rather rare occurrence, making it very desirable.
Push button mechanism at the front.
stud decorations at the back.
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: 5.5cm / 2.2 inches.
Width at base: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.
Condition:
Very good for the age.
Tortoiseshell in very good condition.
Glass scent bottle in perfect condition.
Tortoiseshell panel on the lid with minor lift.
Postage UK: £7 Special delivery next day.
Postage overseas: £10 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.
Internal Ref: JUIN94
Dimensions
Height = 5.5 cm (2")
Width = 3 cm (1")
Depth = 2 cm (1")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.