Stunning 1940s Matchstick and Wood Inlay Tramp Art Tray red jasper presumed early 20th century

presumed early 20th century

Based on several other watercolors by the same artist

Truly an exquisite thing

I think it certainly could still be employed as a nutcracker

Stunning 1940s Matchstick and Wood Inlay Tramp Art Tray red jasper presumed early 20th centurySince falling in love with a large trivet made of matchsticks at an estate sale in Kansas City, I have been keeping a keen eye out for other tramp art treasures. Unfortunately, it is mostly clunky vessels made of popsicle sticks that one most often comes across! So I was delighted to find this striking piece at an antique shop in Maine: a wooden tray with face constructed of matchsticks and inlaid wood, then covered with a pane of glass which both