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(Lot) Souvenir Architectural Building Models & Statuettes

Price realized
$1,952
Pre-sale estimate
$80 – $150
Hammer price
$1,600
Category
Metal & Woodwork
Sold
September 6, 2024
Sale
DAY 1- SPECTACULAR SEPTEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot) Souvenir and commemorative architectural models, comprising buildings and tourist attractions, various materials and finishes, including statuettes and coin banks, highlights include: (1) The White Owl Cigar Exhibit building model for World's Fair, New York, 1939, (1) Abraham Lincoln's Home coin bank, marked L.A. Fleck 1960 verso, (1) Wurzburg department store coin bank, Grand Rapids, Michigan, (1) Rose bowl stadium, Pasadena, California, (1) Spoontiques clock model of cityscape, likely New York, (1) Aiple & Hemmelmann Real Estate Co., St. Louis, Missouri coin bank, (1) Illinois Memorial Stadium, (1) Reunion Temple, Dallas, Texas, (1) Mission San Gabriel Arcángel stand, California, largest: approx 10"h, 2.25"w, 2.25"d, smallest: approx 2"h, 1 3/4"w, 1 3/4"d, 52lbs total Note: THERE ARE NO CONDITION REPORTS AVAILABLE ON THE SOUVENIR LOTS. This lot contains both vintage and newer items. Many will have small imperfections, dents and minor loss.  Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there are no refunds based on condition Provenance: from a fine Houston estate

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.