A Victorian oak artist’s studio easel, , bearing an ivorine label ‘J. Bryce Smith, 117 Hampstead road London, of typical form incorporating adjustable rests on a trestle base,

J. Bryce Smith  At 117 Hampstead Road, London

The son of John and Ann Smith, John Bryce Smith (1850-1931) was born 24 March 1850 and christened at the Old Church, St Pancras (IGI). His father was listed at 117 Hampstead Road as a brush manufacturer by 1867 and also as an artists' colourman by 1881; these premises had previously been occupied by another brushmaker. It was subsequently claimed that the business had been established in 1848 (J. Bryce Smith Ltd, Catalogue of Artists' Materials, early 1950s).

Dimensions

Height 92 Inches

Width 25.5 Inches

Depth 27 Inches