Stunning 1940s Matchstick and Wood Inlay Tramp Art Tray cabinet fine decoration is hand engraved

fine decoration is hand engraved on the surface

) My guess is these are mid- to late-19th century

and as much a sculptural object as a functional vessel

These adorable vintage teak mouse-shaped salt and pepper shakers feature charming leather ears and tails

75" long x 3" wide x 1 5/8" tall

Stunning 1940s Matchstick and Wood Inlay Tramp Art Tray cabinet fine decoration is hand engravedSince 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