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Tramp Art Diamond-Lattice “Voting” Box (Mid-20th Century, likely)
Long, narrow tramp art box with a carved diamond-lattice motif and a silver painted finish. The lid features an oval slot at center—suggesting use as a small ballot, suggestion, or offering box. The metallic coating reads like mid-century aluminum “radiator” paint, giving the surface a soft sheen that highlights the chip-carved pattern.
Tramp art is traditionally hand-built by stacking and notching thin softwood layers (often reclaimed), then carving geometric motifs such as diamonds and pyramids. This example follows that vocabulary closely, with a rhythmic lattice that wraps the body and a functional slot integrated into the lid.