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(Lot) Souvenir & Commemorative Architectural Building Models

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 coin banks, thermostats, and statuettes, highlights include: (1) The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes inkwell, France, (1) Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy, France, (2) Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Reims bookends, (1) The New Town Hall (Neue Rathaus), Leipzig, Germany, on integral marble base, (2) Exeter Cathedral bookends, (1) Blackpool coin bank, England, with attached lock, (1) The Monument of the Four Moors, Livorno, Italy, rising on integral marble base, (1) Stockholm City Hall, Sweden, (1) Cathedral of the Holy Cross of Orléans inkwell, lacking glass insets, (1) Peoples United States Egyptian Building Coin Bank in University City Missouri coin bank, largest: approx 7.5"h, 6 5/8"w, 4 3/8"d, smallest: approx 1 7/8"h, 2.25"w, 1.75"d, 39.7lbs 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.