237: A FINE INTACT 19TH C BURL BOX DRAFTSMAN ARTIST KIT

The fine quality locking, brass bound burl veneered box with hinged lid opening to a divided lift-out till supplied with original and largely unused Winsor and newton watercolour pans or cakes of the period, plus other artist supplies including super fine and soft brushes. The next level is fitted with fine precision nickel instruments, one with hand engraved scale, numerals and maker's name of Negretti & Zambra, London, plus some unused pencils and leads of the period, some boxed; the bottom of the box has had dividers removed, there are loose dividers stored there along with porcelain dishes, two flint glass dishes, a wide flat rule with hand scrimmed scales and numerals, a folding rule with hand scrimmed scales, numerals and maker's name of Widdifield & Co 148 Washington St. Boston, below an ebony and brass rolling straight edge marked Negretti and Zambra, London. There are unidentified items of interest as well.
Measures 3.75 x 14.25 x 7.25 inches.
Very good condition throughout. The very bottom compartment appears to have had dividers removed to make for larger spaces. Several loose mahogany wood pieces are present but it is not known how complete the arrangement may be. Otherwise the condition is very good to excellent. The exterior is in fine condition, displays very minor effects of age, primarily around the central brass plaque atop the lid where the veneer is slightly dry and subtly lifting. There are no other issues that would not respond to treatment. The interior effects are of the period and in good condition. There is no indication that any elements are missing, the precision tools are all clearly present.
$300 - $600