Antique Tramp Art Jewelry Box 1898, Hand Carved Wooden Chest with Mirror, Folk Art Keepsake Box, Victorian Trinket Box, Lion Pull
Antique Tramp Art Jewelry Box 1898, Hand Carved Wooden Chest with Mirror, Folk Art Keepsake Box, Victorian Trinket Box, Lion Pull
One of one — only one available.
Ships from Valencia, Spain within 5–7 business days.
Tracked international shipping.
Item Details
Size: 33 x 22 x 19 cm (13 x 8.7 x 7.5 in)
Material: Hand-carved wood, velvet, brass hardware
Date: 1898 (inscribed on front)
Style: Tramp Art / Folk Art / Victorian
Condition: Very good antique condition with age-appropriate wear. Minor wear to velvet and wood consistent with age. Structure is solid, drawers and compartments functional. small chip on the mirror (see photos)
Props not included.
⭐ About This Piece
A rare and intricately hand-carved Tramp Art jewelry box dated 1898, showcasing the distinctive layered chip-carving technique characteristic of late 19th-century folk craftsmanship.
The box features:
Deep geometric carvings throughout
Original velvet paneling
Brass lion head pulls and hardware
A mirrored interior lid
Multiple compartments and a lower drawer
Every surface reflects the time-intensive, hand-built nature of tramp art — traditionally created from reclaimed wood with simple tools, resulting in highly textured, architectural designs.
⭐ Why It’s Special
True handmade folk art object
Exceptional depth and detail in carving
Original interior compartments + mirror
Decorative AND functional
Increasingly collectible category
⭐ How to Style / Use
As a statement jewelry box
On a dresser or vanity
Styled open on a shelf for visual impact
As a collector display piece
In layered vintage / maximalist interiorsThe first photo uses AI to enhance the lighting and setting. The vintage item itself is unchanged. Please see the remaining photos for its original appearance and condition.