Victorian Architectural Models

Early 20th century English Architectural Staircase Model Hand crafted from sectioned pieces of carved wood, this early 20th century architectural model staircase...

Sculptural Victorian industrial fragment. Made from solid wood with attention to detail. Interesting proportions and shape.

Late 19th Century Jewellers Trade Sign We share what we love, and we love this untouched example of a watch makers, jewellers trade sign. Make from cast iron and zinc, double sided, with traces of the painted clock face on both sides. We have mounted this object to a cast iron bespoke stand for ease of display. It can be removed from the stand and hung if you wish. One of the best examples we have been lucky enough to uncover. Size of inches: H 31” x W 18” x D 3.5” (Includes stand) Condition: Aged Origin: European Age: late 19th century Note: This item weighs close of 30kg Completely solid in structure and form, Natural aging across all surfaces, an aged 100-year-old antique item, loss of paint, one side of the clocks zinc face...

Antique cast iron colour enamel basket of flowers doorstop dating from the 19th century. The doorstop is modelled in the form of a basket of flowers s...

Rare and unusual antique cast iron black enamel fox head doorstop dating from the 19th century. The doorstop is modelled in the form of a stirrup cup with a...

Neat little 19th century relic, shelf decor. No chips, No cracks to cast iron, just wear to enamel finish. Working with combo.

Late 19th century pine steeple architectural model We are proud to offer a late 19th Century hand carved pine architectural model of a steeple. Mounted on a walnut base with bras...

Architectural models as these were made by apprentices or master craftsman to apply for a title by their respective guild. In France these craftsme...

Architectural models as these were made by apprentices or master craftsman to apply for a title by their respective guild. In France these craftsme...

For sale in this LOT is a rare carved wood, hand painted architectural archway model dating circa 1890. This highly decorative and unique un-touc...

Depicting St. James Palace in London, this remarkable two-train fusée architectural skeleton clock is a wonderful specimen of 19th-century English clockmaking. Crafted by the preeminent firm of Evans of Handsworth, Birmingham, this rare architectural model became popular around the golden anniversary of Queen Victoria’s reign. The highly complex timepiece boasts a brass triple-layer frame, a characteristic found only in the most attractive and important Evans timepieces. Not only is this clock visually stunning, but it is also a mechanical triumph with its chain-driven fusée movement fronted by a porcelain face. Set upon its original rosewood marquetry base beneath a custom glass dome, this magnificent timepiece is among the finest examples of its kind. The Birmingham firm of William F. Evans of Handsworth was one of the most respected makers of skeleton clocks. The golden age of their manufacture occurred during the second half of the 19th century, particularly from the 1860s through the 1880s, and the firm was renowned for the stellar quality, grand size and superior materials utilized in the creation of their clocks. Skeleton clocks are among the most exceptional and intriguing timepieces ever made and were designed to display as much of the working mechanism as possible. Often the result of the highest quality workmanship, skeleton clocks are actually some of the earliest clocks, some dating from the mid-16th century as drum clocks...

Rare Maitland Smith architectural bird cage on stand featuring hand carved mahogany Victorian style palatial structure with a porticoed temple and spires on the tops. Mounted on a sq...