Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(Lot) Souvenir Architectural Building Models, Coin Banks, & Inkwells
- Price realized
- $976
- Pre-sale estimate
- $80 – $150
- Hammer price
- $800
- 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, inkwells and trays, highlights include: (1) Drachenfels repousse floral box, Germany, (1) St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna, Austria, (1) Tower Bridge salt and pepper shakers, London, England, (1) Notre-Dame-de-Lorette pictural tray, France, (1) Palace of Versailles, France, rising on integral marble base, (1) Paris, France pictural inkwell, having two glass insets, (1) Sanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto box, Italy, (1) The Lion of Belfort, after Auguste Bartholdi (1834-1904), rising on integral marble base, (1) Hermannsdenkmal monument, Germany, (1) The Trevi Fountain, Italy, largest: approx 7.5"h, 3"w, smallest: approx 2.75"h, 2 1/8"w, 2"d, 38lbs 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.
