Patented Collapsible Artist’s Easel or Display Stand by Reeves & Sons Ltd. Circa 1900

Name: Patented Collapsible Artist’s Easel or Display Stand by Reeves & Sons Ltd. Circa 1900
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1103719
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

Description

Embossed to the front with ‘Patent No 16986’ and stamped to verso ‘British made’ with an additional brass plaque for Reeves & Sons Ltd. Complete with removable drip tray, adjustable pegs and leather brass buckled strap for storage.

Reeves and Sons an English art materials brand was established by William Reeves (1739–1803). It is William Reeves who is credited in 1766 with the invention of the soluble watercolour.

The company later went on to invent and patent other artist wares including the collapsible easel, of which we have for sale here.

The firm went through various name changes during its history, and was listed as Reeves and Sons Ltd from 1891, until it finally merged with Newton & Windsor.

177 cm High.

Physical Dimensions

Height

177cm (69.69")

Declaration

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1103719

Dealers Internal Reference

23438

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Description

fig 1. Patented collapsible artist’s easel or display stand by Reeves & Sons Ltd. Circa 1900 — fig 1. Patented Collapsible Artist’s Easel or Display Stand by Reeves & Sons Ltd. Circa 1900

Reeves and Sons an English art materials brand was established by William Reeves (1739–1803). It is William Reeves who is credited in 1766 with the invention of the soluble watercolour.

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The company later went on to invent and patent other artist wares including the collapsible easel, of which we have for sale here.

Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

The firm went through various name changes during its history, and was listed as Reeves and Sons Ltd from 1891, until it finally merged with Newton & Windsor.

177 cm High.

Physical Dimensions

Height

177cm (69.69")

Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1103719

Dealers Internal Ref

23438

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