Bidspirit auction | An old and special German

An old and special German Tramp jewelry box - A special antique German Tramp jewelry box, late 19th century, uniquely handmade, carved from wood and decorated with green velvet lining with hand-hammered gilt metal decorations: inscription ”Andenken” (souvenir in German) and initials, acorn decorations, decorative handles, and the date 1896 on the back, interior: with a removable divided drawer, covered with blue wallpaper With a star pattern, the inside of the lid is combined with green velvet and a mirror in the center. With a locking mechanism (the key is missing), dimensions: 23X16X16 cm. In good general condition, there are a few dents and defects on the edges. ** A tramp art box is a type of folk art box, most famously from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, made from layers of small, chip-carved or notch-carved wood pieces, often from cigar boxes or crates. These decorative boxes, used as storage for items like jewelry or keepsakes, showcase intricate geometric patterns and the resourcefulness of artists using simple tools like pocketknives. The last photo show you example to prices of those kind of boxes.