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Updated Feb16 2012

The ANTIQUE ART SUPPLIES SHOP

Paint, Paletts,Watercolour & PrintPaper & More

Supplies are limited- subject to prior sale. For some items only one is available
 
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The Antique Art Supplies
Shop:
 
ROWNEY Victorian Antique
Paint Box
 
 
Antique Winsor Newton Watercolor Paint Box around1863
 
 
ANTIQUE WATERCOLOR PAINT BLOCKS
 
Vintage Watercolor & Print Papers
 
 
PAINT PALETTES
 
 
ANTIQUE ARTIST PAINT BOOK & CATALOG
 
 
The Antique Art Supplies
Shop:
 
ROWNEY Victorian Antique
Paint Box
 
 
Antique Winsor Newton Watercolor Paint Box c.1863
 
 
ANTIQUE WATERCOLOR PAINT BLOCKS
 
Vintage Watercolor & Print Papers
 
 
PAINT PALETTES
 
 
ANTIQUE ARTIST PAINT BOOK & CATALOG
 
 
 

The Antique Art Supplies
Shop:
 
ROWNEY Victorian Antique
Paint Box
 
 
Antique Winsor Newton Watercolor Paint Box c.1863
 
 
ANTIQUE WATERCOLOR PAINT BLOCKS
 
Vintage Watercolor & Print Papers
 
 
PAINT PALETTES
 
 
ANTIQUE ARTIST PAINT BOOK & CATALOG
 
 
 

The Antique Art Supplies
Shop:
 
ROWNEY Victorian Antique
Paint Box
 
 
Antique Winsor Newton Watercolor Paint Box c.1863
 
 
ANTIQUE WATERCOLOR PAINT BLOCKS
 
Vintage Watercolor & Print Papers
 
 
PAINT PALETTES
 
 
ANTIQUE ARTIST PAINT BOOK & CATALOG
 
 
 

The Antique Art Supplies
Shop:
 
ROWNEY Victorian Antique
Paint Box
 
 
Antique Winsor Newton Watercolor Paint Box c.1863
 
 
ANTIQUE WATERCOLOR PAINT BLOCKS
 
Vintage Watercolor & Print Papers
 
 
PAINT PALETTES
 
 
ANTIQUE ARTIST PAINT BOOK & CATALOG
 
 
 

The Antique Art Supplies
Shop:
 
ROWNEY Victorian Antique
Paint Box
 
 
Antique Winsor Newton Watercolor Paint Box c.1863
 
 
ANTIQUE WATERCOLOR PAINT BLOCKS
 
Vintage Watercolor & Print Papers
 
 
PAINT PALETTES
 
 
ANTIQUE ARTIST PAINT BOOK & CATALOG
 
 
 

The Antique Art Supplies
Shop:
 
ROWNEY Victorian Antique
Paint Box
 
 
Antique Winsor Newton Watercolor Paint Box c.1863
 
 
ANTIQUE WATERCOLOR PAINT BLOCKS
 
Vintage Watercolor & Print Papers
 
 
PAINT PALETTES
 
 
ANTIQUE ARTIST PAINT BOOK & CATALOG
 
 
 

The Antique Art Supplies
Shop:
 
ROWNEY Victorian Antique
Paint Box
 
 
Antique Winsor Newton Watercolor Paint Box c.1863
 
 
ANTIQUE WATERCOLOR PAINT BLOCKS
 
Vintage Watercolor & Print Papers
 
 
PAINT PALETTES
 
 
ANTIQUE ARTIST PAINT BOOK & CATALOG
 
 
 

The Antique Art Supplies
Shop:
 
ROWNEY Victorian Antique
Paint Box
 
 
Antique Winsor Newton Watercolor Paint Box c.1863
 
 
ANTIQUE WATERCOLOR PAINT BLOCKS
 
Vintage Watercolor & Print Papers
 
 
PAINT PALETTES
 
 
ANTIQUE ARTIST PAINT BOOK & CATALOG
 
 
 

The Antique Art Supplies
Shop:
 
ROWNEY Victorian Antique
Paint Box
 
 
Antique Winsor Newton Watercolor Paint Box c.1863
 
 
ANTIQUE WATERCOLOR PAINT BLOCKS
 
Vintage Watercolor & Print Papers
 
 
PAINT PALETTES
 
 
ANTIQUE ARTIST PAINT BOOK & CATALOG
ANTIQUE WATERCOLOR PAINT BLOCKS / CAKES
From The 1800's
Before there were tubes of paint, watercolors were offered in easily moistened dry blocks of color.
Some artists feel that these are more convenient to use.
 
These are unused blocks of paint- it is amazing that they still exist
 
Crimson Lake & Indigo Paint Blocks 1800's
Large Size approximately 1 1/8 x 5/8 by 3/16 inch thick photo enlarged for detail  Maker is unknown to us.
Makers mark: Victorian Royal coat of arms
with the motto for The Order of the Garter: Honi soit qui mal y pense or "evil to him who evil thinks"
will trade for large blocks of Winsor Newton , Rowney, Osborne or Reeves -
email photo of what your have to trade to inquire

 
 
Antique Crimson Lake Paint Block $12 each
shipping is $2 per block ships US Mail - ships only in USA 50 states -
14 available
Blocks will be in as good of condition as shown or better.

 
 
Antique INDIGO Paint Block $12 each
shipping is $2 per block ships US Mail - ships only in USA 50 states -
12 available
Blocks will be in as good of condition as shown or better.

 

ANTIQUE WATERCOLOR PAINT BLOCKS
From the 1800's
Before there were tubes of paint, watercolors were offered in easily moistened dry blocks of color. Some artists feel that these are more convenient to use.
 
These are unused blocks of paint
 
 
Large Burnt Umber Paint Blocks 1800's
both sides show. Maker is unknown to us.
makers mark shows the rose and the Scottish thistle appear along with a rose and Victorian royal crest
Blocks are approximately 1 1/8 x 5/8 by 3/16 inch thick
photo enlarged for detail
 
 
 
 
Antique Burnt Umber Paint Block $12 each
ONLY 2 Left Feb 16 2012
shipping is $2 per block ships US Mail - ships only in USA 50 states -
12 available
Blocks will be in as good condition as shown or better.
 
Wll trade for large blocks of Winsor Newton , Rowney, Osborne or Reeves - email photo of what your have to trade to inquire
Caution: Antique paint blocks like modern paint may have some harmful substances in them& should be handled carefully.
Burnt umber is not generally known to have harmful substances in them- but formulas were kept secret so care should be taken anyway.
They are not for use by children.
 
 
 
 VINTAGE WHATMAN WATERCOLOR PAPER
 
 
  Whatman papers have been the gold standard for fine papers since the 1700's.
 
   This vintage mould made paper is no exception, it is carefully crafted to bring out the best in watercolour painting.
 
    Whatman company stopped producing watercolour paper to make the purest filter & scientific papers, much to the disappointment of artists world wide. Some artist papers were made as late as the 1980's.
 
    Artists such as Winslow Homer & John Singer Sargent quite often used rough surfaced Whatman cylinder mold made papers- because they could count on them to consistently take allot of handling and bring out the brilliance in their work.
 
     Every water color painter should experience painting on this superlative paper.
Photo shows smoother back side above & front side below.
 
 
 
 
 
>This is a heavy 140 pound/ 290 grams weight watercolour paper -
(the standard measurement of paper 290 grams weight is the weight per square meter, this weight is also called 140 Pound per ream)
 
>This is one of the brightest white watercolour papers ever made, it makes colors sing.
 
>Wonderfully and expertly sized to bring out the brilliance of colors on the paper.
 
>It designated rough surface. It is a bit smoother than other rough papers.The back side is even smoother closer to a cold pressed paper.
 
>It is 100% rag cotton paper, Acid free and Neutral in pH Made in England at the Springfield Mill, Madestone, Kent.
 
>This paper is in very good condition. There may be very minor dents or irregularities that lend character to the old vintage paper.
>This is one of the last of the great artist papers by Whatman available in a very limited supply.
 
VINTAGE
WHATMAN WATERCOLOR PAPER
140 Lb.ROUGH Mould Made
There is a Very Limited Supply of this old paper is available from our private reserve.
This is vintage paper which may have slight dents to edges or interior.
No returns allowed- please order the sample size below first.
We are offering this paper in two sizes-sizes are approximate.
ships only within the 50 states of the US
 A SAMPLE SIZE-TO SEE HOW WONDERFUL IT IS:
Vintage Whatman Watercolor Paper:140 Lb. Rough mould made
9 x 10 inch $12 each  
Ships Flat by Priority Mail
$4.80 shipping for the first sheet & 30 cents for every other sheet of the same .
Edges are cut with occasional deckle edge in some sheets
complete watermark only appears on largest sheet
 
 
Vintage Whatman Watercolor Paper:
140 Lb. Rough mould made 22x30 inch Limited stock
$27 per sheet  
SHIPPED IN AN ARCHITECTS TUBE ROLLED UP by Priority Mail
Shipping is $14 for the first sheet & $3.00 for each additional sheet of the same- Signature will be required upon delivery.
Complete Watermark appears on this 22x30 sheet,
This heavy paper easily flattens and can be reverse rolled on the outside of the shipping tube to hasten flattening
 
 
Vintage Whatman Watercolor Paper:
140 Lb. Rough mould made 22x30 inch limited stock
$240 per TEN sheets  
 
Shipping is $36 for the first ten sheets & $12.00 for each additional ten sheets of the same
Ships Flat in an oversize Box By Ground- Parcel Post-   Allow 2 weeks delivery
Signature will be required upon delivery.
Complete Watermark appears on this 22x30 sheet,No returns allowed- Please order a sample 9x10 ahead of time- above
 
 
 
 
The supply of this paper is extremely limited- it is no longer made. We reserve the right to cancel and refund any order made without having contacted us ahead of time for availability..
 

CRISBROOK HAND-MADE PRINT PAPER

WATERLEAF- A Legendary paper.
 
  Crisbrook Hand Made Paper - hand made in 1986 by J. Green & Sons at the Hayle Mill, England.
 
   This fine paper was made of 100%cotton with a beautiful near white color.It is 140lb Cold (not hot) pressed,Imperial size -approximately 22 1/2 x 31
 
 
   This paper is a waterleaf -unsized, for printmaking.It is not sized for watercolor.It can be used for some types of drawing.
 
 This is a legendary paper considered one of the finest for printmaking.
 
   The Mill closed in 1987 and remaining unused papers like this are highly sought after throughout the world. This paper is also used for restoration of works on this paper.
 
   Watermark photos shown were taken with light coming through back of paper makes paper look darker than its beautiful near white color.
 
   Watermarks :"J B G 1986" lower right side of sheets
 
 

"CRISBROOK HAND-MADE" lower left side of sheets

 
 
 
Crisbrook - the last of a great paper:
A fine & historic gift for an artist- printmaker!
 
There is a Very Limited Supply of this old paper is available from our private reserve.
This is vintage paper which may have slight dents to edges or interior.
No returns allowed- please order the sample size below first.
We are offering this paper in two sizes-sizes are approximate.
ships only within the 50 states of the US

 Vintage Hand Made Crisbrook Print Paper

140 Lb. Cold Pressed - unsized
 
Sample size: 9 x 10 inch $14 each  
Ships Flat by Priority Mail : $4.80 shipping for the first sheet & 30 cents for every other sheet of the same .
Edges are cut with occasional deckle edge in some sheets complete watermark only appears on largest sheet
 
December 14 2011: This size Paper is nearly sold out
sold on a first come first served basis- we will refund quickly if out of stock

 

Vintage Hand Made Crisbrook Print Paper
140 Lb. Cold Pressed - unsized
 
Imperial size -approximately 22 1/2 x 31
Crisbrook Hand Made Paper: $38 per sheet  
 
SHIPPED IN AN ARCHITECTS TUBE ROLLED UP by Priority Mail
Shipping is $14 for the first sheet & $3.00 for each additional sheet of the same- Signature will be required upon delivery.
Complete Watermark appears on this 22x30 sheet,
This heavy paper easily flattens and can be reverse rolled on the outside of the shipping tube to hasten flattening
sheet has four narrow deckles
 
 

 

 
Vintage Hand Made Crisbrook Print Paper
140 Lb. Cold Pressed - unsized
 
Imperial size -approximately 22 1/2 x 31
Crisbrook Hand Made Paper: $320 per TEN sheets  
 
Shipping is $36 for the first ten sheets & $12.00 for each additional ten sheets of the same
Ships Flat in an oversize Box By Ground- Parcel Post-   Allow 2 weeks delivery Signature will be required upon delivery.
This is vintage paper which may have slight dents to edges or interior.
Complete set of Watermarks appears only on this full sheet, sheet has four narrow deckles
 
Limited stock of full sheets available at this time - please inquire if ordering more than 10.
 
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Reeves & Sons palette
c.1870-1890's
Reeves & Sons palette
c.1870-1890's
some crazing, chips and stains which is part of the patina for a palette of this age
The logo is particualrily crisp and charming with the dog mascot.
size approximately 6 1/16 by 2 1/4 wide and 7/16 thick
 
EARLY Reeves & Sons Ltd. Palette $98
Shipping is $9 by US Priority Mail - ships only in USA 50 states - Only this one original available
 

 
 
EARLY R. ACKERMAN (Senior) PALETTE:
Estimated date c.1795-1800
 
This is a very - rare palette of Georgian design
along with the address this dates the piece to possibly around 1795
2 5/8 wide by 4 1/4 long by 5/8 thick inches approximately
It is labeled ACKERMAN 96 Strand-
The name and address appears to be impressed in the china with movable type
which was typical to the late 1700's
photos enlarged for detail
it has some chipping and crazing- some staining
sold as is.
MORE PICTURES BELOW
photos enlarged for detail
 
EARLY ACKERMAN Palette $274
Shipping is $9 by US Priority Mail - ships only in USA 50 states - Only this one original available
 
MORE PHOTOS BELOW
 
 
 
Will trade for or buy a T Reeves , W. Reeves palette of any type.
 

 
SOLD
 

ANTIQUE ARTIST CATALOG / BOOKS ARE SOLD OUT FOR NOW

WE WILL BE ADDING SOME SOON. PLEASE CHECK BACK, Thank you.

 

ANTIQUE WINSOR NEWTON ARTIST CATALOG
 
Winsor & Newton artist oil painting catalog c 1887
This very interesting small artist catalog, dated 1887, shows all manner of supplies for Oil painting:
Paint, Brushes, Canvas, Palette, Easels, Boxed Sets and more- a great piece of history and a must for
antique art supply collectors. 36 pages copiously illustrated
in condition as shown: some stains and discoloration, previous owners name on cover
 
book is 7 " x 4 3/4 " .Softbound
 
SOLD
 
 
 
SOLD 1887 Winsor & Newton catalog $76
Includes shipping US Mail - ships only in USA 50 states - only one available
 
 
 

 

ANTIQUE ROWNEY ARTIST PAINT BOOK & CATALOG SOLD
 
 
 
Rowney Painting Manual and in the back an extensive catalog of Rowney
Oil Paint & Supplies late 1890's to early 1900's
in condition as shown
book is 7 " x 4 3/4 "x 1/4 inch thick .Fabric softbound
 
 
SOLD
Rowney book & catalog $24
Includes shipping US Mail - ships only in USA 50 states - only one available

 

 

 
Antique Artists Paint Box - SOLD
 
  
Fine Mahogany Box With Key
 
This fine mahogany box is from the 1840's it has a partial label in the bottom drawer
reading R. Ackerman.
It comes with a working key .
The box which originally held a watercolor paint set
is empty and ready for your treasures.
There is a pin that releases the bottom drawer
 
Approximately 9 inches long by 6 3/4 inches wide and  3 1/4  inches high
Condition as shown , box has some scratches and patina from use, still
very good for its 160+ years age.
 
A fine figured Mahogany top- would make a great & historical gift to an artist.
SOLD-

 

See also:
 
ROWNEY Victorian
Antique Paint Box

 

Antique Winsor Newton

Watercolor Paint Box c.1863

SOLD

 

 

Photos are copyright protected
 
(c)1985-2011 All original designs and photographs shown herein are and copyright protected.
(c) Copyright 1985- 2011 The Whimsie Studio, Larry Henke, Ronald Bodoh
Whimsie studio is a trademark protected name
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vintage Rowney & Co. Palettes
 
 
 
A Set of three Pallett- dishes about 3 1/2 inches across approximately
They have some chipping and crazing- some staining
sold as is.
MORE PICTURES BELOW
photos enlarged for detail
 
 
SOLD
 
Set of 3 Vintage Rowney Palette $48
Shipping is $4 by US Priority Mail - ships only in USA 50 states - Only this one original available

 
 
 
 VINTAGE WHATMAN WATERCOLOR PAPER
We have some sheets available - please inquire
 
   Whatman papers have been the gold standard for fine papers since the 1700's.
 
   This vintage mould made paper is no exception, it is carefully crafted to bring out the best in watercolour painting.
 
    Whatman company stopped producing watercolour paper to make the purest filter & scientific papers, much to the disappointment of artists world wide. Some artist papers were made as late as the 1980's.
 
    Artists such as Winslow Homer & John Singer Sargent quite often used rough surfaced Whatman cylinder mold made papers- because they could count on them to consistently take allot of handling and bring out the brilliance in their work.
 
     Every water color painter should experience painting on this superlative paper.
Photo shows smoother back side above & front side below.
 
 
 
 
 
>This is a heavy 140 pound/ 290 grams weight watercolour paper -
(the standard measurement of paper 290 grams weight is the weight per square meter, this weight is also called 140 Pound per ream)
 
>This is one of the brightest white watercolour papers ever made, it makes colors sing.
 
>Wonderfully and expertly sized to bring out the brilliance of colors on the paper.
 
>It designated rough surface. It is a bit smoother than other rough papers.The back side is even smoother closer to a cold pressed paper.
 
>It is 100% rag cotton paper, Acid free and Neutral in pH Made in England at the Springfield Mill, Madestone, Kent.
 
>This paper is in very good condition. There may be very minor dents or irregularities that lend character to the old vintage paper.
>This is one of the last of the great artist papers by Whatman available in a very limited supply.
 
VINTAGE
WHATMAN WATERCOLOR PAPER140 Lb.ROUGH
There is a Very Limited Supply of this old paper is available from our private reserve.
We have some sheets available - please inquire
E-MAIL US
 
SOLD:
Miscellaneous PAINT PALETTES
 
 
 
FW DEVOE & Co. Early palette
Late 1800's
4 3/4 by 6 inch approximately
Devoe was the first US Art Supplier in the to carry Winsor & Newton in the late 1800's.
 
 
WILL TRADE FOR OR BUY SAME SIZE PALETTE BY WINSOR & NEWTON
 
 
 

 
Villeroy & Bock Palette
Dresdin
size 2 7/16 by 4 1/16 by 1/2 inch thick approximately
 
 
Will trade for or buy a T Reeves , W. Reeves or Winsor Newton palette
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reeves & Sons around 1829
4 5/8 inch by 2 1/2 inch wide
Has some chips and crazing
sold as is.
More pictures will be posted soon
 
 
Flat Reeves & Sons Palette $464
Shipping is $7 by US Priority Mail - ships only in USA 50 states - Only this one original available

 

 
PAINT PALETTES FOR SALE -
 
 
  
Original Signed Painting on an
Antique Winsor & Newton Victorian Palette.
photo enlarged for detail
 
A lovely scene Painted as a gift from the artist to his mother 1880
 
Signed and dedicated on the back (see below)
It seems to say
" 1880----- Hopkins, tray for our Mother's birthday present, Julian-------"
 
Victorians loved paintings on palettes, even greeting cards depicted them.
 
Was this a starving artist giving what little he could by painting a scene on his palette his mothers birthday?....
Approximately 8 3/4 by 7 inches at widest points
Condition as shown , Painting has a few chips.. Palette has a patina which includes: paint from use, stains, fine crazing and a few chips as shown.
 
 
Original signed Painting on Antique Flat Winsor & Newton Palette $264
Shipping is $12 by US Priority Mail - ships only in USA 50 states - Only this one original available
 
 
 
 
Rowney & Forster palette
c. 1815-1831
 
 
 
 
Rowney & Forster
c. 1815-1831
2 5/8 by 4 1/16 approximately
This is a very hard to find - rare palette it has some chipping and crazing- some staining
sold as is.
MORE PICTURES BELOW
photos enlarged for detail
 
Rowney & Forster Palette $242
Shipping is $7 by US Priority Mail - ships only in USA 50 states - Only this one original available
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Will trade for or buy a T Reeves , W. Reeves palette of any type.