Striking Sculptural Antique Tramp Art Frame miniature architecture I really loved finding this

I really loved finding this one the other day in Maine--I was first drawn to the striking

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Beautiful condition

There is an 1853 Gatteaux duty mark on the Jack of Clubs but no addition duty stamp

or compliments cards

Striking Sculptural Antique Tramp Art Frame miniature architecture I really loved finding thisI purchased this one at Brimfield from a dealer from Pennsylvania who always has marvelous things, and who, like me, found it quite complete in itself as a fantastic sculptural object, whether to be put to function as a frame or not. Late 19th c. or so I believe, with 7 stacked, chip carved layers on the long sides, rising like mountains! And old black stain that has mellowed over the years to perfection, with a nice crusty patina on it. I think I