Fantastic Tramp Art Large Box with Drawer antique moxie memorabilia it's got a super earthy

it's got a super earthy feel and reminds me of the pottery that surrounded me in my youth

which I think just adds to its charm

these were made by the German company Mertens-Kunst (1936-2001) circa 1960

and with a lot more life left in it

It is in great condition and works exactly as it should

Fantastic Tramp Art Large Box with Drawer antique moxie memorabilia it's got a super earthyWhat a box! And what a lot of effort its maker put into making it! The decorative cut wood bits, which have been glued on everywhere, are stained four different shades to my count, and as far as I can tell there is only one bit on the whole piece that is lost at the very center of the top. The top latch on the front opens to reveal two interior trays (and an underside of the lid that is as ornately decorated as the exterior!) Below that, also with a