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A 19th century Victorian period French tramp art box, also sometimes referred to as prisoner art, folk art, or hobo … Read more A 19th century Victorian period French tramp art box, also sometimes referred to as prisoner art, folk art, or hobo art. It features chip-carved wood with burgundy-red velvet panels, and a decorative keyhole (no key). An exceptional and rare piece of history. Sourced from eastern France, confirmed by local dealer to be of the region and period. See less
- Dimensions
- 11.5ʺW × 7ʺD × 5ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Velvet
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- - loss, fading, darkening, and dirt accretion to top velvet panel - missing key and upper interior lock hardware - … more- loss, fading, darkening, and dirt accretion to top velvet panel - missing key and upper interior lock hardware - scattered chips and loss - appears to be missing several outermost wood strips (one piece present in interior) - uneven base causing wobble less
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