15th Nov, 2013 9:00 GMT/BST

Autumn Fine Art Sale

 
  Lot 273
 

273

A George IV Silver Plate Mounted Rosewood Presentation Artist's Paint Box, circa 1820, the...

A George IV Silver Plate Mounted Rosewood Presentation Artist's Paint Box, circa 1820, the hinged rectangular cover set with handle/plaque inscribed ENGINEER CADET Joseph Tindall This box of colors was presented to him by the Hon.ble Court of Directors of the United East India Company ... 17th June 1820, opening to reveal compartments for paint, palette, pens, ink pots and with a zinc box and cover over a frieze drawer, 31cm wide, including paint blocks, two pottery palettes and a mixing slab

Sold for £550
Estimated at £400 - £600


 

One zinc box lacking. One other element from contents lacking. Some wear and minor splitting. Cover with one 4cm long split. 260913

 


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Auction: Autumn Fine Art Sale, 15th Nov, 2013

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