Unavailable|$97,500 / set
Pair of 34" Bronze Trajan's & Marcus Aurelius' Column Models, circa 1820, Rome
By Wilhelm Hopfgarten and Benjamin Ludwig Jollage 1
Located in Lafayette, CA
variety of souvenir architectural models became available. In the 1810s, Hopfgarten and Jollage’s trade in
Marble, Bronze
Unavailable|$7,500
Impressive 23" early 20th c. alabaster Model of the Leaning Tower, Pisa
Located in Lafayette, CA
the mid-19th century, the leading maker of souvenir alabaster architectural models was Hendrik van
Alabaster
Sold|$2,250
Incense Burner / Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in Dallas, TX
a Grand Tour patinated and gilt bronze incense burner on a marble base
Marble, Ormolu
Nuremberg Castle 1930s Souvenir Building Metal and Marble Base Paperweight
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Nuremberg Castle 1930s Souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but
Marble, Metal
Souvenir Grand Tour Mosaic Marble and Stonework Paperweight Architecture
Located in Pistoia, IT
Fermacarte in marmi pregiati e pietre dure, souvenir del Grand Tour, Roma, 19 secolo. Realizzato in
Lapis Lazuli, Carrara Marble, Siena Marble, Porphyry
Pair of Antique Carved and Painted Wooden Grand Tour Temple Models, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
cultural exploration of Classical Antiquity and the Renaissance. Architectural models were made as
Wood
19th Century Alabaster Grand Tour Sculpture of the Temple Of Vespasian And Titus
Located in Stockholm, SE
the Grand Tour tradition, affluent European and American travelers collected architectural souvenirs
Alabaster
Electroplate Islamic Alhambra Model Casket Box by Rafael Contreras Granada Spain
By Rafael Contreras
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
history and the Alhambra became a popular subject for intricately crafted and modelled souvenir maquettes
Bronze
Alhambra Handmade Music Box by Miguel Laguna Granada Spain
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. The Moorish architectural elements are on all four sides of the box, each side is framed by ivory
Bone, Plastic, Fruitwood
1950s Alhambra Palace Granada Spain Handmade Footed Moorish Music Box
By Ole Victor
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
multicolored hand crafted inlaid wood mosaic marquetry souvenir architectural Moorish Islamic Art building
Fruitwood
Italian Pietra Dura View of Florence in Parcel-Gilt and Burl Veneer Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
served as portable souvenirs of Italy’s architectural treasures. The panel is housed within a rich, deep
Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Carrara Marble
Vintage 1960s Souvenir Building Architectural Model Bremen Roland Statue Figure
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Bremen Roland architectural model statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but
Metal
Paris Trocadero Palace Souvenir Building Architectural Model vintage France 1930
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative building sculpture as a souvenir. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is due to age
Metal
Florence City Tower Souvenir Building Architectural Model vintage Italy 1930
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative building sculpture as a souvenir. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is due to age
Metal
Mont Saint Michelle Souvenir Building Architectural Model vintage France 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative building sculpture as a souvenir. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is due to age
Metal
Vintage 1960s Souvenir Building Architectural Model Berlin Bear, Metal Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
metal. This item was bought as a souvenir in Berlin and was made in the mid-20th century probably to the
Metal
Bell tower Cloth Hall Ghent Souvenir Building Architectural Model Belgium 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative building sculpture as a souvenir. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is due to age
Metal
Vintage Paris Eiffel Tower French Souvenir Building Metal, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1950s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age
Metal
City Munich Metal Souvenir Building Bavaria Statue Vintage German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1950s souvenir building architectural model of the Bavaria Statue in Munich Germany. Well known
Metal
Cathedral of Strasbourg City Metal Souvenir Building Vintage, France, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1950s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age
Metal
Vintage Paris Eiffel Tower French Souvenir Building Thermometer Metal, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1930s souvenir building architectural model with thermometer in Celsius. Some wear with a nice
Metal
Stunning Atomium Souvenir Building Sculpture Marble Base Bruxelles Belgium 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative souvenir building sculpture. The Atomium is a landmark building in Brussels, Belgium
Marble, Metal
19th Century Siena Marble Grand Tour Souvenir Temple of Vespasian and Titus
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful grand tour souvenir of the Temple of Vespasian and Titus in Rome. It is beautifully
Siena Marble
Grand Tour Tower Souvenir Building Sculpture Marble Base Antique, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative souvenir building sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Atomium Souvenir Building Sculpture on a Marble Base, Marked Bruxelles 1958
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative souvenir building sculpture. The Atomium is a landmark building in Brussels, Belgium
Metal
Vintage 1960s Berlin Bear on Marble Base, Metal Statue Souvenir Building
Located in Nuernberg, DE
available as souvenirs and grand tour items. Found at an estate sale in Berlin, Germany. a nice addition to
Marble, Metal
Vintage Large Grand Tour Paris Eiffel Tower French Souvenir Building Metal 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1960s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age
Metal
1980s Charles O. Perry Brass Mathematic Puzzle Sculpture Vintage Museum Souvenir
By Charles O. Perry
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, circa 1980s. Vintage Charles O. Perry brass ball puzzle sculpture. Originally designed in the 1960s. Precision craftsmanship, mathematical design. Can be dis-assembled and re-as...
Brass
1980s Charles O. Perry Brass Mathematic Puzzle Sculpture Vintage Museum Souvenir
By Charles O. Perry
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, circa 1980s. Vintage Charles O. Perry brass ball puzzle sculpture. Originally designed in the 1960s. Precision craftsmanship, mathematical design. Can be dis-assembled and re-as...
Brass
19th Century Italian Black Marble Model of Roman Columns Grand Tour Souvenirs
Located in Firenze, IT
master stone carvers with ancient marbles and stones, as souvenirs of their journey. These delightful
Marble
Two 1960s Souvenir Building Architectural Model Berlin Bear, Brandenburg Gate
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative Brandenburg Gate souvenir building sculpture and a Berlin bear statue. Some wear with
Metal
Eiffel Tower French 1930s Souvenir Building Architectural Model on Marble Base
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative Eiffel Tower souvenir building sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is
Marble, Metal
Two 1960s Souvenir Building Architectural Model Berlin Bear, Metal Statue Figure
Located in Nuernberg, DE
metal. These items were bought as a souvenir in Berlin and were made in the mid-20th century probably to
Metal
Wolf of Rome Roma Romulus and Remus 1930s Souvenir Building Architectural Model
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Wolf of Rome Roma Romulus and Remus 1930s Souvenir Building Architectural Model. Some wear with a
Metal
Wolf of Rome Roma Romulus and Remus 1960s Souvenir Building Architectural Model
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Wolf of Rome Roma Romulus and Remus 1960s Souvenir Building Architectural Model. Some wear with a
Metal
Cologne Cathedral Church Souvenir Building Vintage, German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1960s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age
Metal
Altotting Pilgrimage Church Souvenir Building Vintage, Bavaria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1960s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age
Metal
Cologne Cathedral Church Souvenir Building Ashtray Vintage, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1950s souvenir building architectural model Ashtray. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is
Metal
Engraved Trinket Souvenir Box South America, Ecuador 1960's
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
panels with architectural buildings. Souvenir box with Basilica of La Merced, Quito hand painted in top
Plastic
Eiffel Tower Paris France Gilt Metal Display Model Souvenir
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Eiffel Tower Paris France with gilt metal display stand model souvenir. Nice architectural copy
Metal
Port of Lindau Lake Constance Souvenir Building, German, 1950s Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A port of Lindau lake Constance 1950s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice
Metal
Rome Romulus Remus Souvenir Building on Marble Base vintage, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Rome 1960s Souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old
Marble, Metal
Manneken Pis City Brussels Metal Souvenir Building Statue Vintage Belgium, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1930s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age
Metal
St. Peter Statue Rome Roma 1930s Souvenir Ash Tray, Vintage Vatican City Model
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Souvenir building architectural model ash tray. Some wear with a nice patina, but this
Metal
Antique Pair of Grand Tour Marble & Ormolu Colonnade Temple Models, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
period of cultural exploration of Classical Antiquity and the Renaissance. Architectural models were made
Marble, Ormolu
Scarce Carved Stone Model - Temple of Vesta, Rome, ca.1880
Located in Lafayette, CA
century stone architectural souvenirs are hand carved, artisans were free to make what they wanted. This
Highly Impressive Grand Tour Bronze Model of Trajan's Column, Rome, circa 1820
By Wilhelm Hopfgarten and Benjamin Ludwig Jollage 1
Located in Lafayette, CA
Interestingly, the leading makers of Roman architectural souvenirs in the first part of the 19th
Impressive 19th Century Grand Tour Alabaster Model of Rome's Arch of Constantine
Located in Lafayette, CA
Constantine Interestingly, compared with other 19th century architectural souvenir models from the Eternal
Alabaster
Trylon and Perisphere, 1939 New York World's Fair Souvenir Architectural Model
Located in Lafayette, CA
Trylon and Perisphere, 1939 New York World's Fair - Souvenir Architectural Model. From
Zinc
Scarce Art Deco Souvenir Architectural Model of the RCA Building, New York
By Staybright Novelty Co. 1
Located in Lafayette, CA
continues to be the subject of tourists' souvenir models.
Temple of Hercules Victor (Temple of Vesta), Rome Grand Tour Souvenir
By Roman Bronze Works
Located in Lafayette, CA
prevalent of 19th century Grand Tour souvenir architectural models. These were fashioned in a wide range of
Stone, Bronze
Very impressive c. 1870 gilded bronze model of Trajan's Column, Rome
By Leblanc Frères 1
Located in Lafayette, CA
range of Parisian souvenir architectural models, including the Luxor Obelisk, Arc de Triomphe, and
Marble, Bronze
Set of Three French Monuments - Arc De Triomphe, Vendome & July Columns
Located in Lafayette, CA
While Parisian and other 19th century makers of souvenir architectural models often produced sets
Slate, Bronze
Sold|$103,438
Cork Model of the Temple of Zeus at Paestum
By Domenico Padiglione
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
Century. For a long time, architectural models have been used for resolving structural problems; for
Cork
Cenotaph, London an Early 20th Century Souvenir Architectural Model
Located in Lafayette, CA
The Cenotaph, London an early 20th century architectural souvenir. From Piraneseum's attic, this
Gold, Lead
Temple of Vespasian, Rome, circa 1890 Souvenir Grand Tour Architectural Model
Located in Lafayette, CA
Temple of Vespasian, Rome, circa 1890 Grand Tour souvenir. This 7" tall, late 19th century
Alabaster, Stone
Pair of Souvenir Lighters Architectural Models of Chrysler and Empire State Bldg
Located in Lafayette, CA
Very rare pair of souvenir lighters. Models of the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building
Lead
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
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