Charming Small Gold Painted Tramp Art Hanging Match Holder Dated 1900 funny face which is especially worn under

which is especially worn under his chin

Super sharp and with not a single bit of wood missing or out of place

I think the looseness and lack of color

which I'd love to think was the deck this winner was playing with

and looks just great sitting on the desk

Charming Small Gold Painted Tramp Art Hanging Match Holder Dated 1900 funny face which is especially worn underYes, 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