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Description
An early George Rowney & Co student's watercolour paint box with a sliding lid and the original label
SCHOOL OF ART SHILLING COLOR BOX
which bears the maker's name;
George Rowney & Co
190 Piccadilly & 64 Oxford St
London
this address dates the item to c1830
There is also another label under the pen / brush section with helpful advice for artists and another on the back of the lid.
Also, owner's name is pencilled underneath the box which appears to be NELLIE USHER and has the stamp of
EDUCATION DEPOSITORY
4 KILDARE PLACE
DUBLIN
A fascinating example with interesting history.