Box Case For Watercolorist Or Painter Old Period Mid 19th Century

Large watercolorist or painter's box from the 19th century. The originality of the closing system lies in the fact that the manufacturer hollowed out the box at the location of the latches, to ensure better closing efficiency during transport. The lid is decorated with brass corner pieces. Light traces of time, small shocks Interesting object, probably concomitant with the beginnings of outdoor painting, artists of the Barbizon school or landscape painters... Period mid or late 19th century