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Antique Artist's Box, English, Walnut, Paint Palette, Winsor & Newton, Victorian
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Antique Artist's Box, English, Walnut, Paint Palette, Winsor & Newton, Victorian

19th century
Sold 21 November 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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Description

This is an antique artist's box. An English, walnut and ebony paint palette case by Winsor & Newton of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

Appealing Victorian artist's box from a renowned paint supplier

Displaying a desirable time worn patina and remnants of enthusiastic use

Walnut stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

The lid edge accentuated with an ebonised corner finish

Dressed to the fascia with a brass lined lock escutcheon — in working order, key present

Interior offers a suite of compartments over pin-secured lower drawer

Lift-out paint tray annotated with colour names and several vintage paint pots

Lid interior emblazoned with a gold tooled Winsor & Newton maker's mark

This is a charmingly well-used antique artist's box, with storage for the media and tools required for the enthusiastic travelling painter. Presented within a quality walnut case and in a wonderful 'as used' manner. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Max Depth: 18cm (7'')

Max Height: 7.5cm (3'')

Drawer Width: 19.5cm (7.75'')

Drawer Depth: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Drawer Height: 1.5cm (.5'')

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Our Ref: 18.9737

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
22.5cm (8.86")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Artist Paint Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1036059
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9737
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Description
This is an antique artist's box.
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An English, walnut and ebony paint palette case by Winsor & Newton of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
London Fine Antiques

Appealing Victorian artist's box from a renowned paint supplier

fig 1. An open Victorian walnut artist box by Winsor and Newton with an integrated drawer and a pull-out palette tray containing paint pans.
fig 1. Antique Artist's Box, English, Walnut, Paint Palette, Winsor & Newton, Victorian

Displaying a desirable time worn patina and remnants of enthusiastic use

Walnut stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

The lid edge accentuated with an ebonised corner finish

Dressed to the fascia with a brass lined lock escutcheon — in working order, key present

fig 2. An open Victorian walnut artist box by Winsor and Newton with an integrated drawer and a pull-out palette tray containing paint pans.
fig 2. Antique Artist's Box, English, Walnut, Paint Palette, Winsor & Newton, Victorian

Interior offers a suite of compartments over pin-secured lower drawer

Lift-out paint tray annotated with colour names and several vintage paint pots

Lid interior emblazoned with a gold tooled Winsor & Newton maker's mark

fig 3. An open Victorian walnut artist box by Winsor and Newton with an integrated drawer and a pull-out palette tray containing paint pans.
fig 3. Antique Artist's Box, English, Walnut, Paint Palette, Winsor & Newton, Victorian

This is a charmingly well-used antique artist's box, with storage for the media and tools required for the enthusiastic travelling painter. Presented within a quality walnut case and in a wonderful 'as used' manner. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready to enjoy.

fig 4. An open Victorian walnut artist box by Winsor and Newton with an integrated drawer and a pull-out palette tray containing paint pans.
fig 4. Antique Artist's Box, English, Walnut, Paint Palette, Winsor & Newton, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Max Depth: 18cm (7'')

Max Height: 7.5cm (3'')

Drawer Width: 19.5cm (7.75'')

Drawer Depth: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Drawer Height: 1.5cm (.5'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 5. An open Victorian walnut artist box by Winsor and Newton with an integrated drawer and a pull-out palette tray containing paint pans.
fig 5. Antique Artist's Box, English, Walnut, Paint Palette, Winsor & Newton, Victorian

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.9737

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
22.5cm (8.86")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Artist Paint Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1036059
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9737
London Fine Antiques
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An open Victorian walnut artist box by Winsor and Newton with an integrated drawer and a pull-out palette tray containing paint pans.
Antique Artist's Box, English, Walnut, Paint Palette, Winsor & Newton, Victorian
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDovetail joints, Brass fittings, Makers label, Fitted compartments
  • SizeH 7.5 cm (3 in) x W 22.5 cm (9 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Victorian artist boxes emerged during a period of industrial expansion in art materials, when portable kits became essential for plein-air painters and amateur naturalists documenting the landscape.

These boxes were typically crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, featuring brass hardware, dovetail joints, and fitted interior compartments for pigments, brushes, and palettes.

Authentic pieces often feature makers stamps from prominent nineteenth-century colourmen like Winsor & Newton, hand-cut dovetail construction, patinated brass fittings, and remnants of dried pigments inside the palette trays.

This piece functions well displayed open on a bookshelf, coffee table, or desk, celebrating historical craftsmanship while adding character and a narrative of creativity to contemporary spaces.

To maintain the wood and original label or lining, keep the item out of direct sunlight, maintain stable humidity levels, and occasionally apply a microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber without damaging original finishes.
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