Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
This box has some watercolour cakes, artist palette, glass water bowl, tubes of paint, pencils etc.
It also has a working key. The box is mahogany with ebony stringing to the edge.
It measures 22cm w x 16cm d x 8.5cm h.
c1820/30
In the images above you can see his shop with the cupboards behind the counter full of artist supplies. There is also the trade label where he advertises mahogany paint boxes for sale.
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Opus Antiques Profile Page
Antique Artist Box - Trade Label R Ackermann
