Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(Lot) Souvenir & Architectural Building Models & Coin Banks
- Price realized
- $762
- Pre-sale estimate
- $80 – $150
- Hammer price
- $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) Washington D.C thermometer: The White House, Jefferson Memorial, and Washington Monument, (1) Continental Life Building coin bank, St. Louis, Missouri, (1) Reading Pagoda, Reading, Pennsylvania, (1) the Pentagon coin bank, (1) The Capitol in Washington D.C. box, lid unattached, (1) Mt. Greylock War Memorial Tower coin bank, Banthrico INC., (1) The Travel and Transport Building for International Exposition, Chicago, 1933, accompanied by diamond pattern dish, (1) New York World Building, (1) Temperance Temple, Chicago, Illinois, (1) repousse floral souvenir of New York City, marked underside "Made in Occupied Japan," largest: approx 8 3/8"h, 4.25"w, 3"d, smallest: approx 2 5/8"h, 1 3/8"w, 7/8"d, 45lbs 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.
