Antique wooden rectangular tramp art box with hidden keyhole, elaborately decorated panels, stained dark brown. Folk art collectible with a beautiful age patina from the early 20th century. Beautiful form of folk art, anyone could make a tramp art object with what they had at hand, hence very rare to find 2 identical pieces, these unique items therefore have a high collector's value and are highly sought after. Tramp art is a style of woodworking that emerged in America in the second half of the 19th century. Some of the defining characteristics of tramp art include chip or notch carving, reclaiming cheap or available wood such as that from cigar boxes and shipping crates, using simple tools such as pocket knives, and layering materials into geometric shapes using glue or nails. This item is in very good used condition, no damage at all to the carvings, usually they are always damaged somewhere, this one has stood the test of time very well, the item still looks great, the key is unfortunately missing, check the photos for more details! Dimensions: LBH 24x16x10cm. Weight: 0.980kg.
This object is in very good used condition, no damage at all to the carvings, usually they are always damaged somewhere, this one has stood the test of time very well, the object still looks fantastic, the key is unfortunately missing, check the photos for more details!
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBrownMaterialWoodNumber of items1Height10 cmWidth24 cmDepth16 cmSigns of usageLack of Parts