Search 0
45,350  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 189 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
189 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1245258
FOR SALE
£195
Email Phone
Save
Tramp Art Mirror
For sale by Ropeworks Antiques
for sale €228     $248
£195
Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Dec 2012
Browse dealers 281 items
  • About Us
    Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1245258
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Tramp Art Mirror

1900 - 1920
Description

A Tramp Art frame now housing a mirror.

Super condition.

Can be hung portrait or landscape.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery included to mainland UK addresses.

Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Antique Tramp Art Mirror to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245258
Dealers Notes

ALSO ON INSTAGRAM - @ropeworksantiques

Shop is not open all the time and it is advised that if you are travelling far then it is best to call first.

Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

Keys present only if stated.

Description
A Tramp Art frame now housing a mirror.

Super condition.

Can be hung portrait or landscape.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery included to mainland UK addresses.

Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Antique Tramp Art Mirror to the 1910s.

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245258
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Ropeworks Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A rectangular tramp art mirror featuring multi-layered notch-carved wooden frame borders with decorative corner studs and a central mirror plate.
1 / 3
Archive I A rectangular tramp art mirror featuring multi-layered notch-carved wooden frame borders with decorative corner studs and a central mirror plate.

Tramp Art Mirror

Archive II A rectangular tramp art mirror featuring multi-layered notch-carved wooden frame borders with decorative corner studs and a central mirror plate. View II
Archive III A rectangular tramp art mirror featuring multi-layered notch-carved wooden frame borders with decorative corner studs and a central mirror plate. View III
Enlarged Archival View
Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
Location
The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
Items For Sale 281
Items Sold 1,700
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
View Dealer Info
Location: The Old Ropeworks, Kennet Place , Marlborough, SN8 1NG, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
Verified
Dec 2012
For Sale
281
Sold
1,700
A rectangular tramp art mirror featuring multi-layered notch-carved wooden frame borders with decorative corner studs and a central mirror plate.
Tramp art mirror
Ref: SA1245258
A rectangular tramp art mirror featuring multi-layered notch-carved wooden frame borders with decorative corner studs and a central mirror plate.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialWood, Mirror Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsNotch carving, Layered geometric edges, Corner rosettes, Pyramid chip carving
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 49 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Tramp art is a distinct form of folk art that was prominent from the 1870s through the 1940s across North America and Europe. It is defined by the technique of taking discarded wooden soft-wood boxes, such as cigar boxes or fruit crates, and hand-carving notch-carved layers that are built up into geometric structures.

Tramp art frames were primarily constructed using reclaimed wood from shipping containers or cigar boxes, carved using basic pocket knives. The layered wooden sections were held together using small nails or glue, often incorporating brass rosettes, glass mirror inserts, or velvet accents.

Authentic tramp art exhibits hand-cut notches with slight irregularities in shape and spacing, indicative of manual carving. Look for period-appropriate fasteners like square-headed nails, natural timber age, and dark patina built up within the carved recesses over decades.

A tramp art mirror introduces geometric texture and rich historic character to contemporary spaces. Mount it against modern paint finishes, place it on a gallery wall alongside line art, or position it over a clean-lined console table to create a focal point through tactile contrast.

Dust the detailed carved layers regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or low-pressure air canister to clear recessed grooves without lifting delicate wood edges. Keep the frame away from damp conditions and direct sunlight, applying a high-grade clear beeswax polish sparingly to protect the timber patina.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories