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Vintage Matchstick Windmill with Light & Turning Blades – Tramp Art Folk Sculpture, 1950s–70s
Vintage Matchstick Windmill with Light & Turning Blades – Tramp Art Folk Sculpture, 1950s–70s
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There is something quietly magical about this windmill.
Built from simple matchsticks, it carries the patience of another time. Each tiny piece has been placed by hand, layered into a rhythmic structure that feels almost meditative. This is part of the Tramp Art tradition, a form of folk craftsmanship where everyday materials were transformed into intricate, deeply personal objects .
Created sometime between the 1950s and 1970s, this windmill goes beyond the ordinary. Its blades turn. Its doors and windows open. And inside, a small light glows, as if the piece itself is alive. These details are rare and speak to a maker who cared not only about form, but about movement and atmosphere .
Details
Type: Vintage matchstick windmill (Tramp Art)
Era: circa 1950s–1970s
Material: Wood (matchsticks), glue, metal elements
Features:
- Turning windmill blades
- Integrated lighting
- Opening doors and windows
- Technique: Layered, hand-built construction typical of Tramp Art
Dimensions:
- Height: approx. 33 cm
- Diameter: approx. 25 cm
Weight: approx. 700 g
Condition: Vintage, with the gentle signs of time
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