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Antique Artist's Paint Box, English, Carry Case, Winsor & Newton, Late Victorian
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Antique Artist's Paint Box, English, Carry Case, Winsor & Newton, Late Victorian

19th century
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This is an antique artist's paint box. An English, mahogany and ebony carry case by Winsor & Newton of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

Superb artist's box from a renowned London paint specialist

Displays a desirable aged patina and remnants of media commensurate with use

Select stocks present fine grain interest and warm caramel hues throughout

Quality ceramic accessories display crisp white hues

Tasteful ebony stringing accentuates the lid edge

Dressed to the fascia with a brass circular lock escutcheon — in working order, key present

Useful interior arrangement of removable compartments over a lower sliding tray

Pair of lift-out paint trays annotated with hand written colour names, each hosts 9 hues

Charming Winsor and Newton ceramic mixing slab with maker's mark to reverse

Lower tray held in place with a pin, opens to reveal a James Newman palette

Lid interior dressed with a gold tooled maker's mark for Winsor & Newton, London

Further Winsor & Newton motif adorn the tray bases

This is a delightful antique artist's paint box, with a suite of essential items for the enthusiastic painter. Presented within a quality case and in a wonderful 'as used' manner. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Max Depth: 21.5cm (8.5'')

Max Height: 8.5cm (3.25'')

Ceramic Palette Width: 19.5cm (7.75'')

Ceramic Palette Depth: 15.5cm (6'')

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Physical Dimensions
Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
24.5cm (9.65")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Artists Paint Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA997445
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9350
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This is an antique artist's paint box.
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An English, mahogany and ebony carry case by Winsor & Newton of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
London Fine Antiques

Superb artist's box from a renowned London paint specialist

Displays a desirable aged patina and remnants of media commensurate with use

Select stocks present fine grain interest and warm caramel hues throughout

Quality ceramic accessories display crisp white hues

Tasteful ebony stringing accentuates the lid edge

Dressed to the fascia with a brass circular lock escutcheon — in working order, key present

Useful interior arrangement of removable compartments over a lower sliding tray

Pair of lift-out paint trays annotated with hand written colour names, each hosts 9 hues

Charming Winsor and Newton ceramic mixing slab with maker's mark to reverse

Lower tray held in place with a pin, opens to reveal a James Newman palette

Lid interior dressed with a gold tooled maker's mark for Winsor & Newton, London

Further Winsor & Newton motif adorn the tray bases

This is a delightful antique artist's paint box, with a suite of essential items for the enthusiastic painter. Presented within a quality case and in a wonderful 'as used' manner. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Max Depth: 21.5cm (8.5'')

Max Height: 8.5cm (3.25'')

Ceramic Palette Width: 19.5cm (7.75'')

Ceramic Palette Depth: 15.5cm (6'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
24.5cm (9.65")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Artists Paint Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA997445
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9350
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I An open late Victorian mahogany Winsor and Newton artist paint box featuring fitted compartments, ceramic mixing tray, and gold-embossed leather lining.

Antique Artist's Paint Box, English, Carry Case, Winsor & Newton, Late Victorian

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An open late Victorian mahogany Winsor and Newton artist paint box featuring fitted compartments, ceramic mixing tray, and gold-embossed leather lining.
Antique Artist's Paint Box, English, Carry Case, Winsor & Newton, Late Victorian
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An open late Victorian mahogany Winsor and Newton artist paint box featuring fitted compartments, ceramic mixing tray, and gold-embossed leather lining.
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  • ObjectArtist Paint Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLate Victorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Ceramic
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGold embossed lid lining, Fitted tray compartments, Pull-out lower drawer, Brass escutcheon
  • SizeH 8.5 cm (3 in) x W 24.5 cm (10 in) x D 21.5 cm (8 in)

This late Victorian artist's paint box is an English carry case by Winsor & Newton, dating to circa 1890. The piece is made from mahogany and ebony with a warm brown caramel hue, and includes brass hardware and ceramic accessories. The box displays an aged patina with remnants of media, a gold embossed leather lid lining, a brass circular lock escutcheon, and ebony stringing along the lid edge. The interior features removable compartments, a lower sliding tray holding a James Newman palette, two lift-out paint trays with hand-written colour names for nine hues, and a crisp white ceramic mixing slab. Measuring 8.5 cm high, 24.5 cm wide, and 21.5 cm deep, it has a solid construction. It is suited for placement on an office desk or a study table as a decorative storage object or a functional writing accessory.

FAQs

A Victorian artists paint box is a specialized wooden transport case crafted during the 19th century to house watercolour pans, oil paint tubes, palettes, and drawing utensils for plein air and studio artists.

These boxes were typically constructed from high-grade hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, fitted with brass corners, lock plates, ceramic mixing palettes, and velvet or gold-stamped leather interior linings.

Authentic pieces usually feature manufacturer trade labels or embossed gilt stamps inside the lid displaying royal warrants, along with stamped brass hardware and period-correct fitted compartments.

Place the open box on an office desk, console table, or library bookshelf to display the interior compartments, ceramic palette, and historical detailing as a decorative vignette.

Dust the exterior wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish annually, while avoiding damp cleaning agents on paper labels or original leather linings.
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