Satisfying, Sculptural Old Tramp Art Coin Bank antique ear trumpet The darkening of the ground

The darkening of the ground toward the top of the painting is also a bit unexpected

but the bristles are in great shape and it remains a very lovely and useful thing

This is my favorite trade card I've found

" It measures 11" across at widest and 2 1/4" tall

Satisfying, Sculptural Old Tramp Art Coin Bank antique ear trumpet The darkening of the groundI really like the geometrical form of this old tramp art bank, which feels bold for the lack of chip carving to the stacked layers, and very concerted, like a piece of architecture. It also feels rather as if those stacked sides were made to create a sort of protective armor around the coins stored inside! A satisfying object with a great old crusty surface, which will also tip up to stand at a 45 degree angle. It appears one could open it by removing