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(Lot) Souvenir Architectural Building Models & Statuettes

Price realized
$540
Pre-sale estimate
$80 – $150
Hammer price
$425
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, highlights include: (1) Taj Majal, on marble base; (1) Suleymaniye Mosque (Istanbul, Turkey) table lamp, in need of wiring; (1) Japanese Mt. Fuji smoker's compendium, comprised of cigarette lighter and two-slot ashtray, lacking tray liner; (2) Nikko, Japan pagoda bookends; (1) Angkor Wat inkwell, with inscription commemorating the 1931 Paris Colonial Exposition; (1) Japanese pagoda-form cigarette dispenser; (1) salt and pepper shaker set, blue-colored glass liners, with pagoda landscape underplate/ tray, marked Nikko (Japan); largest: approx 7.75"h, 8.5"w, 8.5"d, 37.5lbs 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.