Antique Architectural Models

A 19th century plaster architecture model of a Gothic nave window segment.

A 19th century didactical architecture model of a Gothic acanthus leave made of plaster by the cast workshops of the k.u.k.

Wood plinth with 8 carved columns complete with bases and capitals and carved dome,glazed

An extremely rare, exquisite architectural model of a Doric column. England, third quarter of 18th century.

An extremely rare, exquisite Grand Tour-inspired architectural model of a Corinthian column. England, third quarter of the 18th century.

The painted beechwood model was made for didactical purposes at engineers collages and universities. The half roofed tower gives a decorative view on the construction, decoratively l...

A late 19th French wooden collection of Architectural models of a roof construction " Charpente" Maximum sizes approximately : height- 40cm X depth- 70cm X width-33cm All o...

The decorative model was issued by the renown model maker 'Josef Schröder' founded 1832 in Darmstadt. His workshop was famous for didactical models of various subjects and was rewar...

The painted balsa wood model reproduces an iron beam connection. Labeled with an old inventory number on the front, it was most likely used for educational purposes at universities ...

The painted balsa wood model reproduces a bearing connection for columns. Labeled with an old inventory number on the front, it was most likely used for educational purposes at univ...

The cross section model exemplifies the construction of a roof with the attic construction, rain gutter and corrugated sheet cover. Made of painted hardwood, an old inventory number ...

One of three wooden models reproducing a section of an attic construction. Labeled with an old inventory number on the front, it was most likely used for educational purposes at uni...

One of three wooden models reproducing a section of an attic construction. Labeled with an old inventory number on the front, it was most likely used for educational purposes at uni...

One of three wooden models reproducing a section of an attic construction. Labeled with an old inventory number on the front, it was most likely used for educational purposes at uni...

The stairs resting on a rectangular pine base.

This stone is softer than marble, and this model exhibits several ways in which it may be worked.

The didactical model exemplifies a construction solution of an attic structure. Made circa 1900 by Gustav Lahm from painted beechwood.

The didactical model exemplifies a construction solution of an attic structure. Made around 1900 by Gustav Lahm from painted beech wood.

The final monument erected in Rome’s Forum (circa 608 A. D.), the Column of Phocas is a kind of found art, scavenger landmark – all of its parts (plinth, column, statue) pulled from ...

The painted balsa wood model reproduces an attic construction of steel beams. Labeled with an old inventory number on the front, it was most likely used for educational purposes at ...

Rome’s Pantheon is counted among many people’s most favorite buildings and by some historians as possibly the greatest building ever designed. Certainly it is the most intact ancient...

In 40 years of collecting antique architectural models, we've encountered very few of these souvenirs, and none in better condition.

While a headache for historians, these changes allow us to date, with some precision, architectural models such as the one offered here. The figure atop this column portrays Napoleon...

Architectural models such as this striking example were made by pupils of the Compagnonnage Society of journeymen in certain trades in France as an exhibition of their skill.

Alabaster tri columned architectural model

19th century French wooden architectural model of a roof frame construction.

very meticulously handmade sculpture of a japanese farmhouse in protruding silhouette with original materials

Architectural model and Gothic Bell, Paris. Fire-gilded bronze on a marble base, 6-1/2” H., circa 1815.

A handsome antique Italian walnut architectural model of a baldachin from Italy circa 1870.

Given the place’s prominence in the canon of ancient Roman architecture, the Colosseum is a surprisingly scarce subject among Grand Tour architectural models, especially at this larg...

Surprising, it wasn’t until the 1804 arrival in Rome of highly-skilled Prussian bronze founders Wilhelm Hopfgarten (1779-1810) and Benjamin Jollage (1780-1837) that a wider variety o...

Indeed, it is almost certain that the scarpellino – stonecarver – who has fashioned this model had worked on earlier replicas. Italian souvenir architectural models, across the 1...

Early 19th century grand tour marble architectural model of Roman column. Rosso and nero antico marble, with bronze figure.

Early 19th century grand tour marble architectural model of Roman column. Rosso and nero antico marble, with bronze figure.

The beech wood model was manufactured during the second half of the 19th century for didactical purposes at engineer’s colleges and universities. The lightweight mansard attic with t...

A pair of early 19th century Grand Tour marble architectural models of Roman columns. Rosso and verde antico marble, with bronze figures.

In Pisa, in the mid-19th century, the leading maker of souvenir alabaster architectural models was Hendrik van Lint, who also published a Catalogue, also in English.

Set of three Gothic style church tower parts from a huge architectural model. Wood gilt. Each tower top on a ne fabricated stand, Germany, mid-19th century.  

Decorative architectural zinc model of a lion's head with wonderful original patina.

While a headache for historians, these changes allow us to date, with some precision, architectural models such as the one offered here. The figure atop our column portrays Napoleon’...

Among the earliest of these objects made of ‘Black Marble’ were a group of well-made, highly-finished architectural models, especially of Egyptian obelisks.

There are a few 19th century architectural models which, though made in multiple, should not be counted souvenirs, not in any conventional sense.

Model of bridge Wood 1910 ca. 120 x 22 x 34

The ship builders model of the Asama Maru,
described in 1928 as the worlds greatest ship model.

19th Century Architect's Model, possibly of a boathouse.

An historically important 1:96 scale English dockyard frame model of the 120 gun first rate ship-of-the-line believed to be H.M.S St George, and probably modelled for the Surveyor of...

A carved wooden model of a Chinese pagoda with seven tiers and steps on four sides.

Grand tour bronze model of The Arc de Triumph on original slate base. Unusual large size, and extremely fine detail and colour. 23cm high, 20cm wide, 14cm depth Grand Tour circa 1850.

A Builders Model of the Alcantara

This is a sweet little horse stable model made with precious details. There is a mounted feeding trough below a red glass window at the side, a horse ladder at the front, and windows...

Originally conceived as a temporary monument along the route of the 1919 London Victory Parade, the classicising Lutyens designed cenotaph an empty tomb proved so popular that the wo...

The Original Ship Builders Model of the Lady Truscott built for the Lord Mayor of London

Berlin's Invalidenpark - a hospital and park built in 1748 to house military casualties from Prussian wars - is located very near the former location of the Wall, and is now largely ...

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

An antique Gothic French chest with a carved wood exterior and metal hardware.

This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer armchair features eight hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with different Gothic motifs. The two lo...

Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...

Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival high back hall bench. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with original hand-carved elements in the back and the sides! Un...

Great selection of marine specimens - sea shells, urchins, sand dollars, sea stars in display case.

A Pair of Mintons Pâte-sur-pâte Peacock Blue Moon Flasks, Decorated by Marc-Louis-Emmanuel Solon (1835–1913). Date cypher for 1890. Recorded as shape no. 1819. Each signed 'L(ouis)...

Amazing pair of matching country French bibliotheque library bookcases or display cabinets featuring beveled glass windows and doors. Constructed from mostly pine with a whitewash pa...

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Box from Hälsingland, Northern Sweden. Oval box with lid. Originalpainted with nice patina after several hundred years of use. Beautifully pain...

Every element of these Emerald Green Hollywood Regency Asymmetrical Swivel Chairs screams decades of glamour and fabulous affairs. Sitting on these Hollywood Regency chairs feels Reg...

This beautiful grand piano was built by Erard in Paris in 1895. With irreplaceable original cabinet art created and signed by an artist named Finel - specifically commissioned by th...