Up for auction/sale is a beautifully preserved piece of art history: an original Vintage Rubens Crayola Drawing Crayon No. 24 set, manufactured by the Binney & Smith Company, New York.
Launched as an "artist-grade" line to compete with premium foreign imports, the Rubens edition features the classic portrait emblem of Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens on the front fascia.
- Based on the chevron pattern styling, the "Binney & Smith Co. New York" address imprint, and the specific Certified Product (CP) Non-Toxic seal style on the rear face, this particular box dates precisely from the 1940s to early 1950s.
- Condition Details:
- The Box: In exceptional vintage condition for its age. Graphics are clean and vibrant with bright green and yellow colors. The tuck-in top flap is fully intact and attached without heavy splitting or severe tearing—a rarity for cardboard items of this vintage. Please review the photos carefully to evaluate minor surface edge wear.
- The Crayons: Includes a gorgeous tiered assortment of 24 crayons. (Including flesh) There is a wonderful mix of vintage shades showing varying degrees of historical tip wear and natural wax aging.
Please review all photos carefully for item details and condition before purchasing. What you see is exactly what you will receive.
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