Fantastic Tramp Art Large Box with Drawer antique moxie memorabilia these were made by the

these were made by the German company Mertens-Kunst (1936-2001) circa 1960

Just as I believe one can never have too many beautiful boxes (or bud vases

I love the brightness of these woven Peruvian textiles

2" x1" x 1”

Fantastic Tramp Art Large Box with Drawer antique moxie memorabilia these were made by theWhat a box! And what a lot of effort its maker put into making it! The decorative cut wood bits, which have been glued on everywhere, are stained four different shades to my count, and as far as I can tell there is only one bit on the whole piece that is lost at the very center of the top. The top latch on the front opens to reveal two interior trays (and an underside of the lid that is as ornately decorated as the exterior!) Below that, also with a