Antique Folk Art Hand Carved Wood Whimsy Bottle Crosses & Jacobs Ladder 1880 #1 For Sale

This antique folk art hand-carved wood whimsy bottle crosses and Jacobs ladder from 1900 are a unique and charming addition to any collection. These small sculptures are crafted with attention to detail and showcase the traditional European folk art style popular in Germany during the early 20th century. Made from wood, these pieces carry an original and authentic quality that is sure to captivate collectors of primitive antiques.

• From Lifetime private collection.
• The fact that the bottle seam stops before the lip confirms this piece is an authentic antique from roughly 1880 to 1910.

• 9\" tall
• German & Slavic Roots: The tradition of carving miniature religious scenes inside bottles originated in Central Europe (particularly Germany and Czech/Slavic regions) in the 18th century.
• The American Melting Pot: In the late 1800s, immigrants brought this whittling tradition to the United States. It became a prominent form of American folk art, often made by miners, lumberjacks, or laborers during their leisure time.
• The \"Green Paint\" Clue: Using vibrant green or red paint on select wooden parts (like the base, the cross, or the ladder steps) was highly popular in folk art from 1880 to 1910. It was used to create visual contrast against the natural wood tones so the details would stand out through the old glass.
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