Square, with Brass Stars and Flowers: Charming Antique Chip Carved Tramp Art Stacked Lid Box wooden heart almost jumping off of the

almost jumping off of the paper

The nails on this one are especially tiny and closely laid

When I first saw it (at an antiques show in Maine)

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and poignant--I presume a father and son

Square, with Brass Stars and Flowers: Charming Antique Chip Carved Tramp Art Stacked Lid Box wooden heart almost jumping off of theHaving looked at a whole lot of tramp art boxes at this point, I'm not too much interested in the usual forms, but when I come across one that feels unique and special to its maker, and has an especially warm and homey feeling about it, that's one I'll want to bring home. Such was my response to this one, found last weekend at an antiques show in Concord, NH, late 19th c. or so, I believe. Great presence, great box, square and with the lid making it