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(Lot) Souvenir Architectural Building Models & Coin Banks

Price realized
$889
Pre-sale estimate
$80 – $150
Hammer price
$700
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) Ulysses S. Grant's Tomb, New York, (1) Pullman Bank and Trust Company coin bank, Chicago, Illinois, (1) The Minute Man Statue, with plaque titled "Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Chicago," (1) The Exchange Bank of St. Augustine coin bank, Florida, (1) Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, (1) First National Bank of Wamego coin bank, Kansas, (1) Buffalo Savings Bank, New York, (1) Farmers and Mechanics National Bank coin bank, New York, (1) First Federal of Michigan coin bank, (1) the State Capitol at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, largest: approx 8 3/8"h, 2.75"w, 2 7/8"d, smallest: approx 1 7/8"h, 2.75"w, 1 1/8"d, 49lbs 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.