DESCRIPTION: An antique hand made tramp hinged jewelry box with upholstered velvet interior and mirror. Tramp art is a style of woodworking which emerged in America in the latter half of the 19th century. Some of tramp art's defining characteristics include chip or notch carving, the reclamation of cheap or available wood such as that from cigar boxes and shipping crates, the use of simple tools such as penknives, and the layering of materials into geometric shapes through glue or nails. This antique box display ornate edges and frames, and layering of velvet fabrics on exterior and interior. It is finished with a burgundy velvet top layer and a metal handle.

CIRCA: Early 20th Century.
DIMENSIONS: W: 12 1/2" D: 9" H: 5 1/2"

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CONDITION: With signs of use and age. Some wood chips and missing pieces. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.