Chip-Carved Tramp Art Box on Stacked Pedestal Feet
Could hold your grandmother’s rosary beads or something far less holy - either way, it feels sacred.
Antique tramp art lidded box, dated 1936, constructed using the traditional stacked and notched wood technique characteristic of early American folk art. The exterior is fully covered in chip-carved geometric patterning, with repeated layered carving across all visible surfaces. The piece sits on raised pedestal feet, a defining feature of higher-quality tramp art construction.
Origin: USA
Era: 1930s (dated 1936).
Materials: Hand-carved wood, paper lining.
Dimensions: H12cm × W 33cm × D 22.2cm
Attribution: Unmarked.
Condition: Antique; minor surface wear throughout, small chip to one front foot, stable chip/crack within lower front quadrant. Structurally solid.
Use: Decorative box for storing small personal objects, jewellery, letters or keepsakes.
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