Large Tramp art frame carved wood 1910

Large antique Tramp art carved wooden frame circa 1910 ideal as overmantle mirror or photos collection. In original crackle patina finish with bronzed highlight corners and bosses. Tramp art or tramp work originated from the mid 19th century and usually involved simple designs carved from recyled pieces of wood such as cigar boxes etc all carved with a pen knife. This frame is of particulaly nate not only due to its large size and is well made with its recess for the glass or mirror plate and with arched top and the ornate corners makes this quite a handsome piece. Weight is 900 grams