This genuinely lovely box and of a size perfectly suited to the modern home and studio. It is also a scarce little gem both in regard to its very famous maker and condition. Ackermanns were giants of the Art world and justly famous not only for there extremely fine artists materials but for their drawing school, printing and publishing exploits worldwide. This particular box as already hinted at is of modest but not tiny, though perfectly, useable proportions then as now. It was made during the 1820s and is a great survivor. There cannot be many other types of Georgian furniture as useable stylish or as well priced as this. These boxes have an enormous cultural importance and were used by explorers to describe new lands and at the opposite end of the spectrum whereby a young lady might use it to complete her education. Whoever owned this particular piece really looked after it. These are usually gone altogether! There is some evidence to suggest that the ebony edging strips have been repaired at some point and a tiny chip on the tray has also been tended to. Very good for nearly 200 years old! The lower drawer with its wonderful original brass pull out handle contains other colours. The original lock works wonderfully and a key is present. This is a rare and beautiful box and would grace any collection but as said it is quite useable for the sensitive modern artist. It is also of a size and weight that it can be easily carried and used outdoors. So much more elegant than the metal boxes. Approx 22 x 12.5 x 7 cm. Any questions feel free to ask and thank you for looking. The item “Vintage R Ackermann Artists Watercolour Paint Box Painting Art Painting” is in sale since Thursday, December 17, 2020. This item is in the category “Crafts\Art Supplies\Painting Supplies\Paint\Watercolour Paint”. The seller is “genuineantiquepapers” and is located in Ludlow. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Type: Watercolour Painting
• Brand: R Ackermann

PAINT BOX ACKERMANN & CO, 96 THE STRAND LONDON WATERCOLOURS PAINTING GEORGIAN 1820s MAHOGANY WOOD. A very rare find. An original 1820s Ackermman & Co watercolour painters box. Comes with six porcelain trays. Smaller blocks of paint. We have cleaned this but decided against a full restoration. Leaving this decision to the next owner (we prefer it untouched). A lovely early 19th Century functional box. Height: 9.5 cm. Width: 34.5 cm. Depth: 26.5 cm. The item “PAINT BOX ACKERMANN & CO WATERCOLOUR PAINTING GEORGIAN 1820s MAHOGANY WOOD” is in sale since Tuesday, February 11, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Antique Furniture\Boxes/Chests\Pre-Victorian (Pre-1837)”. The seller is “vintage_indie_rockstar” and is located in ENGLAND. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Style: Georgian
• Material: Mahogany
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Product Type: Paint Box