It was listed by Puckerings. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1800s.
The interior of the lid retains the original paper label:
" T.J. Morris, Manufacturer of Superfine Water Colors in Cakes And Fine Hair Pencils. In Ordinary to Her Jajesty Princefs Victoria & the Duke of Sufsex. London and 28, Colmore Row, Birmingham. Where Artists may be supplied with water colors in complete sets with Lead Pencils, Drawing Papers, Crayons, Chalks and every article in Drawing - Fancy Stationery."
There is a removable tray where the various cakes of paint are affixed to, obviously not all original but various cakes including Ackermann, Reeves and the like. Again the white porcelain and glass water dish are later than the box, and the two porcelain palettes in the drawer.
The drawer is accessed by removing the brass pin next to the lock. There is a flush inlaid handle to open the drawer which has the original owner's name engraved "T Lewis".
A lovely box in excellent condition, measuring 9 3/4" x 5" x 3 1/4".
Item ID: 33769
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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Georgian English Brass Inlaid Mahogany Artist's / Water Color Box by T.j. Morris C.1820
