Striking Sculptural Antique Tramp Art Frame miniature architecture There is an 1853 Gatteaux

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

but I've been keeping a close eye out for ones to fall in love with

Beautiful condition

or compliments cards

All contrasted with a British flag waving above a happy family the good old Red White and Blue

Striking Sculptural Antique Tramp Art Frame miniature architecture There is an 1853 GatteauxI 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