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German Tramp Art

Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-202 -- More Projects »
Host Terry Kovel discovers German tramp art in Brimfield, Mass. Tramp art is a form of folk art that's been made since the Civil War. It's highly collectible because it's all handmade, and no two pieces are alike. American tramp art often is sold for double the price of the pieces seen here.
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This German tramp art photo frame was chip carved from an old wooden cigar box.
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Tramp art boxes were often used to hold jewelry.
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The inside of this box reveals the Cabannas-brand cigars as well as wallpaper.
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Many pieces of tramp art are dated. This one was made by a soldier.
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This box was made in 1933 by a man who gave the box to his wife for a Christmas gift.
Resources
J&J Promotions Antiques and Collectibles Show
J&J Promotions
Route 20 Auction Acres
PO Box 385
Brimfield, MA 01010
Phone: 413-245-3436
Website: www.jandj-brimfield.com
Also in this Episode
Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-202
•Pez Dispensers
•Walking Sticks
•Victorian Furniture
•Victorian Baby Buggy
•German Tramp Art
•Glass Teapots
•Antique Silver
•Engraved Maps & Prints
•What's It?
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