Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The tray lifts lift outand underneath is the original ceramic mixing palette, stamped on the base in green James Newtman 24 Soho Square.

The box still retains its original paper trade label - prize colour box by Newman London.
On the outside of the box is an impressed stamp, department science prize. It has a working key.
It measures 23cm w x 10.5cm x 3.3cm h
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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