Description: Windsor & Newton “Lock and Key” watercolor box. Marked Windsor and Newton on inside of box. C. 1850. 9” wide x 4.25” deep x 2.5” high. Watercolor kit in overall very good condition, with small dents and wear to exterior of box. Some small tears and losses to fabric on bottom. Box locks and unlocks without issue. Includes 12 paint samples in their original marked container, with many Windsor and Newton originals bearing their original markings. Also includes 2 brushes, a scraper/chisel, 3 circular ceramic bowls, 2 small rectangular ceramic bowls marked “W&M” London on bottom with paint still inside (1 with small chip to edge), 5 Windsor & Newton paints with original labels, and a small unknown piece with Chinese characters on both sides. Also includes The Art of Painting and Drawing in Coloured Crayons, a small pamphlet which offers a similar box for sale on Page 7 of the 2nd section of the booklet. Loss and wear to booklet, with detached pages and sections and an overall need for rebinding. An extremely rare watercolor box, containing many of the original pieces when issued in the mid-1800s. Windsor and Newton, founded in 1832, continues to sell fine art and painting supplies from its headquarters in London. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to bidding. FORN-ABE-MSB-0923-Shelf-736-aj0148
Price: 800 USD
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-02-25T20:53:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Color: Multi-color
Date of Creation: 1850
Theme: Paint & Varnish
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
