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- Reeves
& Sons
- Antique
watercolor box around 1829
- This very old box has
a selection of 12 colors. Several
of the original colors appear to be still in the box.
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- Many of the
paint blocks are used some more so. All the blocks of paint appear
to be Reeves make of that era and later. Photo shows the better
blocks from the box enlarged for detail.
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- The trade
card on the inside of the top of the box is an finely detailed
engraving .
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- This lovingly used box
& contents have a patina of scratches , scrapes, ink &
paint stains.
- All in a very
good condition considering age.
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- This
fine mahogany box is 8 3/4 inches long by 6 3/4 inches
wideby by 2 3/4 inches high
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- The
bottom drawer opens to to show the flat palette and for the storage
paper. This drawer can be held shut with the original locking
pin.
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- Items in this
box:
- Two palettes
with "Reeves & Sons" mark . They have small nicks
, lightscratches & crazing as to be expected. The large flat
one has a hairline crack near the thumb hole but is very much
intact.
- A brilliant
cut crystal water glass probably of a later date.
- A period key
which works the lock.
- Two brushes.
One is an early brush with bristles placed in part of a quil
called a hair pencil at the time . The other brush is worn down
to a nub.
- conte crayons
& tortillons
- and a couple
of extra blocks of paint.
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- Great effort
has been given to honestly and accurately describe and photograph
this rare item. Due to the fragile nature of the contents we
do not want to risk shipping more than once; therefore returns
will not be allowed. Please ask questions and study the photos
carefully.
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- As with any
modern professional artist's paints, they may contain harmful
substances. These should be handled with care. They are not for
use by children.
- not for sale
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- The paint is not for
children. Paint of that time , just like modern professional
paints, may have harmful elements in them . Handle with
care: Do not injest , wash hands after handling or wear gloves.
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