Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(Lot) Souvenir Architectural Building Models, Coin Banks, & Bookends
- Price realized
- $445
- Pre-sale estimate
- $80 – $150
- Hammer price
- $350
- 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, bookends and statuettes, highlights include: (1) Liberty Bell model, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, (1) Ceres statuette, Chicago, Illinois, (1) Lincoln Memorial box, (1) The State Capitol of Iowa box, (1) Juniata County Courthouse coin bank, Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, (1) Washington D.C. Capitol clock, (2) Washington D.C. Capitol bookends, (2) Washington Monument and Capitol salt and pepper shakers, (1) patinated metal mortar with repousse "The Old Ursuline Convent, New Orleans, Louisiana, lacking pestle, (1) polychrome Washington D.C. Capitol tray, largest: approx 7 1/8"h, 9 5/8"w, 4 7/8"d, smallest: approx 1 7/8"h, 1 5/8"w, 1"d, 47lbs 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.
