Tramp Art Miniature Chest of Drawers

Description

A finely executed tramp art miniature chest of drawers constructed from reclaimed cigar-box timber and extensively decorated with hand-carved chip-work ornament. The chest features six drawers arranged in a graduated form, retaining original brass ring-pull handles, decorative brass rosettes and turned feet.

Commentary

Examples of tramp art retaining extensive original cigar-box branding are increasingly uncommon. The combination of original tobacco advertising, exhibition award references, hand-carved decoration and intact miniature furniture form places this example among the more desirable and historically interesting forms of tramp art encountered on the market.

Questions about this piece

What condition is it in?

Age-related wear and minor losses consistent with age and use. Original drawer arrangement, decorative carving, feet and hardware substantially intact. Retains multiple original tobacco crate markings and branded panels.

Who made it?

Unattributed (Folk Art / Tramp Art tradition). Retained cigar-crate stencils & branding — “Conchitas Finas 100”, “Real de la Reina”, Rheingold & La Prueba (Veracruz); exhibition award medallions.

How old is it?

Late 19th – Early 20th Century. Origin: Folk Art / Tramp Art tradition. Dates for antiques are estimates.

What are its dimensions?

H 39 cm × W 45 cm × D 13 cm overall (individual drawers smaller, graduated). Weight is not recorded; ask in an enquiry if you need it.

Where did it come from?

Private Victorian Collection.

What does “Price on request” mean?

The price is given on enquiry. An enquiry doesn’t reserve the piece or commit you to buy.