About This Store
London's oldest art supply shop since 1855, still trading from Great Russell Street. Pigments, gilding materials, and rare supplies reviewed with visiting tips.
Specialties
Dry Pigments
Gilding Materials
Gold Leaf
Traditional Grounds
Rare Art Materials
Bookbinding Supplies
Store Details
Address
105 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3RY
London, England WC1B 3RY
UK
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