A superb example of a Victorian watercolour paint box manufactured by the famous Winsor & Newton. It has its original striking blue label below the lid which reads "Winsor & Newton. Manufacturers by Appointment to Her Majesty and to his Royal Highness Prince Albert. 38 Rathbone Place. London."
The box has a sectioned tray which would have held small watercolour paints and it has many of its original labels for the various different colours including 'Vermillion' and 'Ochre'. It has a drawer at the bottom, secured in place by a small brass rod, with recessed brass handle on the front. It also comes with various old paint tubes and old brushes.
The box itself is good quality mahogany with ebonised stringing and a brass escutcheon. It does not come with a key.
The whole set is in good condition for its age and has the look of a genuine well used Artist's box, as original now as the day it was last used. The box is in good condition with a lovely aged patina and no major damages. The interior has some general marks and old paint marks here and there but nothing detrimental.
