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Victorian Artist's Paint Box

Creator: George Rowney & Co
Offered by: Susan Silver Antiques

Description
A Victorian mahogany paint box given as a science and art prize to William Kay, May 1889. The box contains the twelve original water colors still intact with cut glass water bowl, brushes, three round porcelain dishes and white three-part porcelain mixing dish. The tray containing the colors lifts out to reveal the three mixing dishes below. The oblong mixing dish is marked underneath: Geo. Rowney & Co London. It also contains the original Ordering List of available water colors from Geo. Rowney. It also has its original key.

More Information

Documentation:	Makers Label/Invoice
Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood, paints, brushes, key, glass container
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	Circa 1880
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
Dealer Reference #:	7143
Incollect Reference #:	410897

Dimensions

W.	7.75 in;	H.	1.75 in;	D.	6 in;
W.	19.69 cm;	H.	4.45 cm;	D.	15.24 cm;

Message from Seller:

Susan Silver Antiques, located in Sheffield, Massachusetts, offers a carefully curated selection of 18th and 19th-century Georgian and Regency furniture and accessories. For inquiries, contact us at 413-229-8169 or susan@susansilverantiques.com.

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