Vintage Reeves Students Colour Box No.140

A glorious and generously sized vintage Reeves Students Colour Box No.140, bursting with charm and painterly history. Housed in a deep blue enameled tin, this set was made in England by Reeves & Sons Ltd., and features an original full layout of 18 half pans, with named pigments ranging from Chrome Orange and Cobalt Blue to Crimson Lake and Hooker’s Green Deep.

This set has clearly seen years of creative joy, with beautifully worn mixing trays and rich traces of pigment still clinging to its enamel folds, particularly in tones of sky blue, ochre, and violet. Ideal for artists and collectors alike, it makes a gorgeous working set or display piece, a snapshot of mid-century student creativity preserved in metal and colour.

Stamped with “REEVES” in the base and marked with the original paint names inside, this is a true example of when art materials were made to last. It would make a wonderful gift for an artist, illustrator, or lover of vintage stationery and tools of the trade.

Dimensions;
Length: 15.5cm
Width: 10.5cm

Condition: Vintage and visibly used with characterful paint marks and wear throughout. Paints are largely intact and some remain usable. Lid, trays, and hinge all functional.