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Large Mahogany Artist’s Box with Original Contents

19th century
Sold 2 May 2026 · Colin Brand Antiques
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A more unusual mahogany cased Windsor and Newton artist’s box "Illuminating Colours and Materials" box with the original glass pots of paint (used). There is a storage compartment underneath with more pots of paint and other supplies. Either side are the original cut crystal water bowls (one broken).

The brass pin is removed allowing the drawer to be opened by the flush campaign style brass handle revealing a wonderful drawer full of goodies. There is a tower of mixing pots, tubes of paint and other supplies.

The interior of the lid retains it's wonderful colourful label, fully intact. The box is made from solid Mahogany with wear commensurate with age. The box dates to the Victorian era, around 1870.

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Artists Box to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
24.5cm (9.65")
Reference Numbers
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SA1205304
Dealers Internal Reference
CRBJR/2615
Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description
A more unusual mahogany cased Windsor and Newton artist’s box "Illuminating Colours and Materials" box with the original glass pots of paint (used). There is a storage compartment underneath with more pots of paint and other supplies. Either side are the original cut crystal water bowls (one broken).
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The brass pin is removed allowing the drawer to be opened by the flush campaign style brass handle revealing a wonderful drawer full of goodies.
Colin Brand Antiques

There is a tower of mixing pots, tubes of paint and other supplies.

The interior of the lid retains it's wonderful colourful label, fully intact. The box is made from solid Mahogany with wear commensurate with age. The box dates to the Victorian era, around 1870.

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Artists Box to the Victorian era.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
24.5cm (9.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205304
Dealers Internal Ref
CRBJR/2615
Colin Brand Antiques
Colin Brand Antiques
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An open dark wood mahogany box containing various small glass pigment jars, a ceramic mixing palette, and a decorated makers label inside the lid.
Large Mahogany Artist’s Box with original contents
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An open dark wood mahogany box containing various small glass pigment jars, a ceramic mixing palette, and a decorated makers label inside the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Ceramic, Brass, Paper
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFitted interior compartments, Brand lithograph label, Glass pigment jars, Ceramic mixing tray
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 24.5 cm (10 in)

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Antique artists boxes emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries as portable writing and painting desks designed for fine artists, hobbyists, and naturalists working in the field or studio. These fitted wooden cases housed pigments, brushes, palettes, and mixing pans securely.

High-end artists boxes were typically constructed from durable hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, featuring brass hinges, escutcheons, and sliding interior trays. Interiors often incorporated porcelain mixing palettes, glass bottles, and embossed paper or velvet linings.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, period-appropriate brass hardware, and original maker labels or lithographs inside the lid. Natural wear, genuine patination on the wood, and period-specific typography help verify authenticity.

Placed on a desk, console table, or bookcase, an antique artists box serves as an intriguing decorative object that introduces rich wood tones and historical character. Opening the lid slightly can display the colourful contents or vintage labels within a study or living room.

Preserve wooden surfaces by maintaining stable room humidity, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and applying occasional microcrystalline wax. Handle vintage glass and porcelain contents with care, and keep paper linings dry.
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