by Tom Licence | Jun 16, 2018
Paintbrush, minus the handle. The bristles are held together by copper wire wrapped around the top and covered by a thin metal band. The shaped shank is of wood. There is evidence of wear to the bristles.
by Tom Licence | Mar 6, 2016
A transfer-printed blue and white cup, missing the handle. In the bottom is the remnants of red lead paint, which was a standard primer for coating steel. A decision had been made to use the cup for paint as its final service, possibly because the handle had already...
by Tom Licence | Apr 4, 2015
Large Keiller’s Dundee Marmalade jar made by Maling of Newcastle. The jar was already old, worn and much re-used before it was finally re-used for oil paint and discarded. Remnants of the paint remain inside. Discarded in 1908 after the death of Mary...
by Tom Licence | Jan 25, 2015
Heavy stoneware jar/ bottle for jam or preserves, or possibly for paint or polish.
by Tom Licence | Jan 25, 2015
Heavy cream-coloured stoneware bottle made by Doulton, Lambeth, for gold leaf paint. Drips of paint are preserved around the lip and on the interior.
by Tom Licence | Jan 4, 2015
Aqua protective varnish bottle, embossed on two side ‘Hauthaway’s / Peerless Gloss’. Cork top. This American company made protective coatings for footwear.
