A pocket sized case in use in the 18th and 19th century, usually with a hinged lid, made to store household and personal items such as sewing implements, perfume and writing sets. They were mostly made of silver, ivory, bone, hardstone, gold or enamel.and the interior is usually moulded with individual slots to accommodate each item. Their purpose was similar to a necessaire. A necessaire was designed to sit on a dressing table, and so is usually larger than an etui which was designed to be portable.

65 items found:

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Victorian agate lidded etui, early 19th century brass and agate…

Victorian agate lidded etui, early 19th century brass and agate etui with hinged lid and sectional compartment interior to hang from a chatelaine

Early Victorian silver and agate etui, beautiful embossed…

Early Victorian silver and agate etui, beautiful embossed silver with floral and scroll decorated with inset agate and central Britannia unicorn

A 19th century tortoiseshell and ivory etui, miniature knife…

A 19th century tortoiseshell and ivory etui, miniature knife box form, the interior with silver sewing accessories. 6.5 x 5 x 10 cm.

19th century red lacquer etui, with ornate metal clasp…

19th Century Red Lacquer Sewing Etui with Ornate Clasp

19th century red lacquer etui, with ornate metal clasp containing three sewing implements, spool & thread wax

Victorian sterling silver inlaid tortoise shell etui,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Scent Flask Etui

Victorian sterling silver inlaid tortoise shell etui, containing original scent flask 55 mm height

A George II gold mounted agate etui, late 18th century, of…

George II Gold Mounted Agate Etui, Late 18th Century

A George II gold mounted agate etui, late 18th century, of cylindrical form, agate cased with an 18ct gold cage setting decorated with floral swags and columns, the base revealing a small hinged compartment, 10.5 cm high, 1.5 cm wide

A French silver and rose gold inlaid pique scent etui, 19th…

French Silver and Rose Gold Inlaid Scent Etui

A French silver and rose gold inlaid pique scent etui, 19th century, of tapering faceted form, inlaid with foliate and scroll work inlaid in silver and rose gold, the hinged top opening to reveal two cut crystal scent bottles, 6.5 cm high, 3 cm wide, 2 cm…

A 19th century mauve agate etui, the tapered case with red…

19th Century Mauve Agate Etui with Gilt Metal Frame

A 19th century mauve agate etui, the tapered case with red veined highlights, gilt metal framed case, fully fitted with rule, scissors, wax collector, spoon etc. Push button release, height 8.6 cm.

19th century French ormolu and moss agate necessaire and etui,…

French ormolu and moss agate necessaire

19th century French ormolu and moss agate necessaire and etui, of tapering form set with panels of moss agate, surrounded by gilt work displaying dogs, scrolls and flowers, opening to penknife decorated with insects, a snuff spoon and pencil holder, a/f,…

Georgian navigation Necessaire and etui, in tortoiseshell, set…

Georgian Tortoiseshell Navigation Set with Silver Plaque

Georgian navigation Necessaire and etui, in tortoiseshell, set with dividers, compass and ivory ruler signed by Schmalcalder, the strand London, the top set with silver plaque and initials, height 13.2 cm

A Staffordshire Bilston type floral enamel etui, circa 1770,…

Floral Enamel Etui with Gilt Mounts, 1770

A Staffordshire Bilston type floral enamel etui, circa 1770, floral decorated with gilt metal mounts, bearing BADA label, 11.5 cm long

A Louis Vuitton Etui Monogram Cigarette Case. Made in France.…

Monogram Cigarette Case with Personalised Initials

A Louis Vuitton Etui Monogram Cigarette Case. Made in France. Features monogram coated canvas exterior and brown cross-grain leather lining with compartment for cigarettes. Dimensions 12.5 x 6.5 cm. Date code CT4019. Production period 2009. Comes together…

Late 18th century Bilston floral enamel scent bottle etui still…

Bilston Enamel Scent Bottle with Original Glass Bottle

Late 18th century Bilston floral enamel scent bottle etui still with original glass bottle 6 cm, some enamel faults

Three antique miniature etui utensils, 19th century, the…

Antique Miniature Etui Utensils (19th Century)

Three antique miniature etui utensils, 19th century, the largest 4 cm long

A 19th century tortoiseshell etui, with silver pique inlaid…

19th Century Tortoiseshell Etui with Silver Inlay

A 19th century tortoiseshell etui, with silver pique inlaid designs to the sides and a shield to the hinged lid. Hinge slightly faulted and some tools absent. Provenance: Private Auckland Collection. See lot 181.

A French silver gilt etui in a mother of pearl and brass inlaid…

French Silver Gilt Etui in Ebony Case, 19th Century

A French silver gilt etui in a mother of pearl and brass inlaid ebony case, 19th century, 12 cm long

Three Victorian tortoiseshell patch boxes and an etui box, late…

Victorian Tortoiseshell Patch Boxes and Etui Box Set

Three Victorian tortoiseshell patch boxes and an etui box, late 19th century, the patch boxes, each of rectangular form with a hinged domed cover, two with steel hobnail and lattice mounts (one cover detached), the etui box with a rectangular body rising…

A French 19th century gold and agate etui, the hinged top with…

French 19th Century Gold and Agate Etui

A French 19th century gold and agate etui, the hinged top with applied frieze depicting a reclining putti nestled amongst foliate border, opening to reveal a collection of small implements, the shaped mottled cream and brown agate body with applied…

An Etui 5 Cravates tie case by Louis Vuitton, styled in…

Louis Vuitton Monogram Tie Case with Leather Trim and Hardware

An Etui 5 Cravates tie case by Louis Vuitton, styled in monogram canvas with tan leather trim and gold metal hardware, 17 x 15 x 2 cm.

A Victorian etui, the gilded metal exterior profusely embossed…

Gilded Victorian Etui with Classical Embossing and Accessories

A Victorian etui, the gilded metal exterior profusely embossed with classical scenes, the interior with various accessories, suspended from a conforming large hinged hook.

A collection of three 19th century tortoiseshell cases,…

19th Century Tortoiseshell Cases Collection

A collection of three 19th century tortoiseshell cases, including a rectangular cardcase with tortoise shell veneer and pewter stringing, the interior lined with velvet. A lady's calling card case, tortoiseshell veneers, peweter stringing, hinged top and…

19th century European silver etui, floral scroll embossed, the…

Floral Embossed Silver Etui with Nine Implements

19th century European silver etui, floral scroll embossed, the hinged lid revealing fitted interior with nine implements, including knives, scissors etc

19th century European gilt metal etui, the case all bright cut,…

Gilt metal etui with nine tools

19th century European gilt metal etui, the case all bright cut, the hinged lid revealing interior fitted with nine tools including drawing and knife implements

19th century European silver gilt etui, applied with four blood…

Silver gilt etui with blood stone panels and nine implements

19th century European silver gilt etui, applied with four blood stone panels, all bright cut decorations, the hinged lid revealing fitted interior with nine implements

19th century silver etui case, holding single knife, 10ct…

Antique Silver Etui with Knife, Compass, and Buddha Charm

19th century silver etui case, holding single knife, 10ct compass charm, silver Buddha charm holding miniature dice

A 19th century 'palais royal' opaline glass etui of egg shape,…

Opaline Glass Etui with Gilt Ormolu Frame and Accessories

A 19th century 'palais royal' opaline glass etui of egg shape, with gilt ormolu frame suspended on chains and original finger ring, a gilt ball suspended from the base, opening to reveal a small fitted compartment with thimble, scissors, needle and case

19th century Sevres porcelain etui decorated with hand painted…

Sevres Cherub Porcelain Etui with Hand-Painted Scenes

19th century Sevres porcelain etui decorated with hand painted cherub, flower scenes and gilding

Four sterling silver items: an American sterling etui case, two…

Sterling Silver Etui, Vesta, and Sovereign Cases Set

Four sterling silver items: an American sterling etui case, two vesta, cases and a double sovereign case, late 19th to early 20th century, various makers, an American Reo sterling silver etui case with embossed motifs, two English, vestas with engraved…

A Continental porcelain etui, decorated with biblical figures,…

Biblical Etui with Gilt Accessories

A Continental porcelain etui, decorated with biblical figures, lid restored, opening to reveal an interior fitted with gilt washed scissors, knife, bodkin, etc.

A tea caddy and an etui, early 19th century, both in…

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy and Etui

A tea caddy and an etui, early 19th century, both in tortoiseshell, the caddy with a hinged top enclosing two covers (the etui missing implements), tea caddy 13 cm high 16 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep.

A collection of eleven enamel boxes, 18th century, of varying…

18th Century Enamel Box Collection

A collection of eleven enamel boxes, 18th century, of varying shapes and designs including 'Queen Caroline', 'The trifle from Harrogate', 'Token of regard'', a pug form patch box and a perfume etui with original glass vile., largest 4.5 cm long

An ormolu and mother-of-pearl Palais Royal style perfume etui,…

Palais Royal Style Perfume Etui with Shell Umbrella

An ormolu and mother-of-pearl Palais Royal style perfume etui, circa 1860s with an umbrella arrangement of mounted shells and a floral and leaf finial opening to a cut glass bottle in a pierced holder within a tendril style frame and a small ladder,…

An ormolu and mother-of-pearl Palais Royal style perfume etui,…

Palais Royal Perfume Etui with Cut Glass Bottles

An ormolu and mother-of-pearl Palais Royal style perfume etui, circa 1860s, a mounted closing shell with a central stem and bird finial opening to reveal the two original cut glass scent bottles in pierced holders, height 10.5 cm

A very rare Victorian silver novelty sewing etui, in the form…

Victorian Silver Lantern Sewing Etui

A very rare Victorian silver novelty sewing etui, in the form of a lantern. Fitted interior with bobbin holder and needle case by Henry William Dee, London, 1831. 6 cm high.

An antique velvet and gilt chatelaine etui, 19th century, the…

19th Century Velvet and Gilt Chatelaine Etui

An antique velvet and gilt chatelaine etui, 19th century, the deep green velvet pocket type etui with gilt metal patterned wire borders and a decorative pressed and pierced hanging clasp, with all components including thimble, scissors, button hook,…

A 19th century French chatelaine etui, the silver plate and…

French Chatelaine Etui with Sewing Accessories

A 19th century French chatelaine etui, the silver plate and leather etui containing various sewing and personal accessories, attached to a steel chain with chatelaine belt hook.

A Victorian etui, the Moroccan leather case printed with a…

Victorian Swiss Chalet Etui with Sewing Accessories

A Victorian etui, the Moroccan leather case printed with a Swiss chalet and mountain scene, the interior velvet lined and containing sewing accessories, mirror to interior of lid. 13.5 cm x 10 cm x 2 cm

A William IV silver etui case, machine decoration to the…

William IV Silver Etui Case, Birmingham 1830

A William IV silver etui case, machine decoration to the exterior. Birmingham 1830, maker I.T.

George III sterling silver etui machine turned engraving,…

George III Sterling Silver Etui with Machine Turned Engraving

George III sterling silver etui machine turned engraving, raised scrolling bands, the top engraved Mr Byles Spitalfields and with his initials to the front also, no interior fittings, marks worn

Antique silver etui, embossed decoration of figures in a garden,…

Embossed Antique Silver Etui with Garden Figures

Antique silver etui, embossed decoration of figures in a garden, lidded (pin required for hinge), no marks evident. Possibly circa 1800. Length 9.5 cm, weight 34grams

Fine Antique William IV tortoiseshell cased etui, with silver…

William IV Tortoiseshell Etui with Silver Filigree Sewing Handles

Fine Antique William IV tortoiseshell cased etui, with silver filigree sewing handles and steel ends. Approx 15 cm x 7 cm

A gold and gilt mounted and fitted bloodstone etui with rose…

18th Century French Bloodstone Etui with Diamond Clasp

A gold and gilt mounted and fitted bloodstone etui with rose cut diamond clasp, French, mid 18th century, containing folding knife, pencil, scissors, scoops and others, 11 cm high, Provance, Sotheby's Geneva, 16 November 1994, Lot 43

A fine engraved gilt metal casket shaped etui, Continental,…

Engraved Gilt Metal Casket Etui, 19th Century

A fine engraved gilt metal casket shaped etui, Continental, 19th century, 10 cm high

A leather embossed and gilt etui, French, 18th century, with…

18th Century French Gilt Leather Etui with Nobleman Cartouche

A leather embossed and gilt etui, French, 18th century, with central cartouche depicting a nobleman with putti verso, 10 cm high

A Porte-Tresor etui Papiers by Louis Vuitton, styled in…

LV Monogram Canvas Porte-Tresor Etui Papiers

A Porte-Tresor etui Papiers by Louis Vuitton, styled in monogram canvas with gold metal hardware, M611202, 11 x 16 cm

A French Empire silver etui shaped scent bottle, 19th century,…

French Empire Silver Scent Bottle with Olive Leaves

A French Empire silver etui shaped scent bottle, 19th century, with applied olive leaves, gadrooned borders, hinged cap and glass stopper, French second standard small guarantee mark. 6.5 cm high

A Georgian enamel etui, English, 18th century

18th Century Georgian Enamel Etui from England

A Georgian enamel etui, English, 18th century

A tortoise shell etui, 19th century. 11 cm high

19th Century Tortoise Shell Etui

A tortoise shell etui, 19th century. 11 cm high

An 18th century mocha agate pocket etui with ormolu mounts,…

18th Century French Mocha Agate Pocket Etui

An 18th century mocha agate pocket etui with ormolu mounts, French. 10 cm

A sewing etui in tortoise shell box with ivory and mother of…

Tortoise Shell Sewing Etui with Ivory Accessories

A sewing etui in tortoise shell box with ivory and mother of pearl finished accessories, 19th century. 4.5 cm high, 18 cm wide, 8.5 cm deep

A tortoise shell etui with gold initial badge on the lid and…

19th Century Tortoise Shell Etui with Gold Badge

A tortoise shell etui with gold initial badge on the lid and stamped gold hinges, late 19th century. 2.5 cm high, 15.5 cm wide, 9 cm deep

A Georgian agate gilt metal mounted etui, circa 1760, 11 cm high

Georgian Agate Etui with Gilt Metal Mounts

A Georgian agate gilt metal mounted etui, circa 1760, 11 cm high

A 19th century Russian etui of tapering casket form,…

Russian Agate Etui with Miniature Utensils

A 19th century Russian etui of tapering casket form, constructed of rose tinted and veined agate with gilt metal frame, opening to reveal an interior fitted to hold eight miniature utensils; including scissors, a folding set square, a pair of dividers,…

An French ivory Palais Royal etui retailed through Asprey of…

French Ivory Asprey Etui, 19th Century

An French ivory Palais Royal etui retailed through Asprey of London, 19th century. 9 cm wide, 6 cm deep

A French ivory and silver gilt sewing etui, of oblong shape,…

French Ivory and Silver Sewing Etui with Bohr's Head Mark

A French ivory and silver gilt sewing etui, of oblong shape, the hinged cover opening to reveal hollowed compartments to accept scissors, thimble, stiletto, bodkin and needle case, each piece marked with boar's head indicating .800 fineness. 11 cm x 5.8 cm

A mocha agate etui, French, early 19th century. 9 cm long

French Mocha Agate Etui, Early 19th Century

A mocha agate etui, French, early 19th century. 9 cm long

A collection of objet de vertu, 18th century, and later…

Objet de Vertu Collection: 18th Century and Beyond

A collection of objet de vertu, 18th century, and later comprising a black enamel and gold patch box, a gilt metal etui case, a miniature silver mandolin and various other objects.

Antique tortoiseshell clad etui case, with inlaid mother of…

Antique Tortoiseshell Etui with Mother of Pearl Inlay, 1834

Antique tortoiseshell clad etui case, with inlaid mother of pearl decoration & 1834 plaque on reverse, fitted interior (no contents), 10.7 cm high approx.

Small antique tortoise shell etui (empty) with inlaid cut steel,…

Antique Tortoise Shell Etui with Cut Steel Inlay

Small antique tortoise shell etui (empty) with inlaid cut steel, 8 cm high approx.

A Georgian tortoiseshell etui early 19th century with a…

Georgian Tortoiseshell Etui with Implements and Mirrored Lid

A Georgian tortoiseshell etui early 19th century with a mirrored lid, (fogged), and a fitted interior complete with implements, 4.5 cm high

A Georgian tortoiseshell etui early 19th century with a…

Georgian Tortoiseshell Etui with Fitted Interior and Mirror

A Georgian tortoiseshell etui early 19th century with a mirrored lid and a fitted interior complete with implements, 7 cm high

A Victorian agate and gilt metal chatelaine etui 19th century…

Victorian Agate Chatelaine Etui with Implements

A Victorian agate and gilt metal chatelaine etui 19th century fitted with bale to top and interior within complete with implements, 10 cm length

A sterling silver etui, 1851 Birmingham, with maker's mark for…

Nathaniel Mills Sterling Silver Etui 1851 Birmingham

A sterling silver etui, 1851 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Nathaniel Mills, of elegant tapering rectangular form with a spring loaded hinged top and with fine prick worked stripes; with a small monogrammed plaque to the centre within a scroll motif;…

A bloodstone, gold and gilt metal etui, probably German, circa…

Bloodstone Etui with Gold and Gilt Metal Implements

A bloodstone, gold and gilt metal etui, probably German, circa 1740, the shaped oblong case with applied reeded bindings and scrolling mounts, the fitted interior complete with implements: folding knife with gold mounted bloodstone case, pencil, scissors,…

A Regency tortoiseshell etui, the box enclosing sewing…

Regency Tortoiseshell Sewing Etui

A Regency tortoiseshell etui, the box enclosing sewing instruments.