Charming Small Gold Painted Tramp Art Hanging Match Holder Dated 1900 vintage tooled leather I'd long been admiring both

I'd long been admiring both the forms and color on early croquet posts

plus his cap and pointy nose to match

a set of Authors cards

Box measures 5 3/4" x 5 3/4" x 1 1/2"

including Horatio (October 26

Charming Small Gold Painted Tramp Art Hanging Match Holder Dated 1900 vintage tooled leather I'd long been admiring bothYes, this lovely wall hanging piece could indeed hold some matches or other little things, but I'd treat it as pure sculpture, perhaps a bit like a crucifix for the believer in small wonders! 8 stacked chip carved layers on the pocket, and little carved stars topping each of the round bits, all painted gold, which has mellowed perfectly with age. On the underside of the pocket its maker carved their initials and the year, 1900 quite a nice way to mark