Description : A large, antique chip-carved Tramp Art Box, maker unknown, early-1900s. Cedar or pine reclaimed wood box; hinged lid opens to reveal two painted rectangular compartments below lift panels. Decorated with multilayer Geometrics on the body with mirrored inserts and velvet accents. Exterior is stained in a dark wood tone. Underside of lid is built-up and unfinished. Superb attention to detail throughout; a wonderful example of early American Folk Art. The photos are probably the best description for this Keeper. Exterior and interior with honest wear, losses, make-do repairs, additions, etc. Moderate dust/soiling noted throughout; it has not been cleaned. See photos for complete details and close-ups. Please consider them as part of the description. Measures approximately 12-1/2W x 9-1/2D x 8H overall. Weighs just over 5lbs! Good Luck, thanks for looking, and be sure to bookmark my Auctions, listed and ending daily. The item “XLarge Antique Tramp Folk Art Chip-Carved Wood Jewelry Trinket Box, Early-1900s” is in sale since Friday, October 19, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Decorative Arts\Woodenware\Boxes”. The seller is “mgs1971″ and is located in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Primary Material: Wood
- Age: 1900-1940
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Country/Region of Origin: United States
- Type: Boxes
- Style: Tramp Art, Folk Art, Americana
- Color: Dark Wood Tone
- Maker: Maker Unknown
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