Antique Tramp Art Mirror Black Lacquered Wood Folk Art ca1900

Beautiful tramp art mirror, the wooden frame is lacquered black and completely handmade around 1900, the mirror glass is not the original and was replaced later. The frame is built up in layers and is very simple in design and decoration. 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 through of glue or nails. Beautiful form of folk art, anyone could make a tramp art object with what they had at hand, which is why 2 identical pieces are very rare, these unique items therefore have a high collector's value and are highly sought after. This object is in good and sturdy antique condition, the wood has a very nice age patina, check the photos for more details! Dimensions: lwh 46x40x2.5cm, inner size: 35x29cm. Weight: 1, 328kg. Please contact us regarding shipping costs if your country is not listed among the shipping options, shipping possible worldwide!.