A Splendid Early Victorian Mahogany Artist's Box, for G Rowney & Co' of London, Replete with Original Watercolours & Mixing Palette sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles although extremely active into his

although extremely active into his early eighties he died suddenly at a time when he was still prolific in his artwork

corresponding to 1888

Mrs Stieff sadly contracted polio in 1849 and was confined to a wheelchair making her living as a seamstress

Length: 34

A Splendid Early Victorian Mahogany Artist's Box, for G Rowney & Co' of London, Replete with Original Watercolours & Mixing Palette sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles although extremely active into hisOrigin: English Period: Mid Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1850 60 Height: 3. 25 inches Width: 9. 25 inches Depth: 7. 25 inches The well patinated mahogany box with ebony stringing, hinged lid, fitted interior, lower drawer, and original working lock (key lacking). Containing original watercolour paints, ceramic mixing pallet, stamped verso, and other smalls including a Winsor & Newton glass bottle. The hinged lid opens to a fitted