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The ANTIQUE ART SUPPLIES SHOP Paint, Paletts,Watercolour & PrintPaper & More Antique Watercolor Paint Blocks / Cakes   Paint Paletts   Vintage Watercolor & Print Papers   Antique Artist Catalogs & Books   Rowney Victorian Paint Box C.1880's- 1890's   Winsor Newton Watercolor Paint Box c.1863 Sold Supplies are limited- subject to prior sale. For some items only one is available   SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ITEMS

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.   E-MAIL US         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

 

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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

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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.