Antique Winsor and Newton metal paint box. Great original back name plate with original paints amazing!! This incredibly decorative item would make a great gift for an artist/ or interior designer
Some age related wear paint marks etc looks fantastic! ( Not sure if the paints are still usable?)
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23 cm wide
14 cm width
3 cm tall
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Winsor & Newton was founded in London in 1832 by scientist William Winsor and artist Henry Newton, blending art and science to create high-quality art materials. They quickly became known for innovations like the first moist watercolours (1835) and the collapsible paint tube (1842). The company received a Royal Warrant in 1841, which it held until 1990. Over the decades, Winsor & Newton launched iconic products like the Series 7 brush (1866) and introduced acrylic and alkyd paints, eventually becoming part of ColArt in the early 1990s.
Founding and Early Innovations
1832:
William Winsor and Henry Newton establish their partnership at 38 Rathbone Place, London.
1835:
The company introduces the first moist watercolours, using glycerin instead of honey.
1841:
Winsor & Newton is awarded a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria.
1842:
The company patents the collapsible, screw-top paint tube, a revolutionary packaging innovation.
Growth and Product Development
1866:
Following a request from Queen Victoria, the company begins producing the Series 7 Kolinsky Sable brush.
1937:
The company moves its colour works to a new site in Wealdstone, London.
1946:
A brush factory is opened in Lowestoft, which remains in operation as of 2024.
1970s:
Winsor & Newton launches its first range of acrylic paints, followed by its alkyd oil paints in 1976.
Ownership Changes
1957:
The company is floated on the Stock Exchange.
1976:
Winsor & Newton is bought by Reckitt & Colman.
1990:
The company is acquired by AB Wilhelm Becker.
Early 1990s:
Winsor & Newton is sold to ColArt, a company that remains its owner today.