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Description

A 19th century Winsor and Newton artist’s paint box

By Winsor and Newton, 38 Rathbone Place, London

Royal blue and gilt trade labels to the interior of the lid and inside the box. The upper tray with a full set of twelve unused paint colour blocks (two broken) the drawer below with a ring handle contains two ceramic palettes. Lacks escutcheon, working lock and key

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Winsor and Newton Watercolour Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

6.5cm (2.56")

Width

23cm (9.06")

Depth

11cm (4.33")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1205233

Dealers Internal Reference

CRBJR/2630

Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description

A 19th century Winsor and Newton artist’s paint box

By Winsor and Newton, 38 Rathbone Place, London

Royal blue and gilt trade labels to the interior of the lid and inside the box.

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The upper tray with a full set of twelve unused paint colour blocks (two broken) the drawer below with a ring handle contains two ceramic palettes.

Colin Brand Antiques

Lacks escutcheon, working lock and key

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Winsor and Newton Watercolour Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

6.5cm (2.56")

Width

23cm (9.06")

Depth

11cm (4.33")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1205233

Dealers Internal Ref

CRBJR/2630

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Gloucestershire
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Boxes
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Paper
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFitted interior tray, Brass lock and hinges, Printed paper trade label, Dovetailed joints
SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Winsor & Newton, established in London during the 19th century, became renowned for producing high-quality artists materials, with their portable mahogany and rosewood colour boxes being staples for professional and amateur painters alike.

These boxes were typically crafted from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, featuring brass hinges, locks, and fitted interior trays designed to hold porcelain palettes, pigment cakes, and brushes securely.

Authenticity is usually determined by makers marks, paper trade labels affixed to the interior lid detailing the manufacturers address, dovetailed box joints, and period-appropriate brass hardware.

Placed on a desk, bookshelf, or side table, these pieces bring tactile warmth, historical character, and a curated academic aesthetic to a study or living space.

Keep the wood conditioned with appropriate furniture wax, avoid direct sunlight to protect interior paper labels and pigments, and store in a stable, climate-controlled environment to prevent wood warping.