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A Grand Tour Model of Scipio
s Tomb
Located in New York, NY
An early 19th century Italian Grand Tour Siena marble model of Scipio's Tomb
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Marble
Antique Scale Model of the Duomo di Milano
Located in Hudson, NY
an amazing scale model of the Duomo di Milano, very finely executed in hardwood. the Duomo is one
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Sycamore
Large Ming Pottery Shrine Model, 15th-16th Century
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Massive Chinese pottery temple model, with realistic modelling of walls and roof features, glazed
Category
16th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Pottery
Great Balloon Framing Scale Model of a Home
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful three story Scale model of a home illustrates the balloon frame construction style.
Category
19th Century American Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
Builders Model of a New England Covered Bridge
Located in Essex, MA
Wooden scale model of a NE covered bridge, with removable roof. Includes a magazine article and
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Architectural Models
A Striking Ebonized Wooden Model of the Pantheon
Located in New York, NY
An Ebonized Wooden Maquette of the Roman Pantheon. Dome Removable.
French, Mid 19th Century
French, Mid 19th Century
Category
19th Century French Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
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
Category
1880s Italian Grand Tour Antique Architectural Models
Grand Tour, circa 1880 Model of the Siegessaule Monument, Berlin
By F. C. Sprick
Co.
Located in Lafayette, CA
, this was cast by Berlin’s Gladenbeck Foundry, which also produced very highly realized models of
Category
1880s German Grand Tour Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Bronze
Italian Giltwood and Gesso Model of a Temple, 19th Century
Located in Cambridgeshire, GB
19th Century Italian giltwood And gesso temple, the top with five finials, a domed roof and central fruit garland surrounded by a balluster terraced rail, below this a layered plinth...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Antique Model of France
s Oldest Lighthouse Le Phare de Cordouan
Located in Long Island City, NY
The lighthouse is located on the French western coast (Bordeaux region) between the Spanish border and the estuary of the Gironde River. The lighthouse construction was begun in 1584...
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Architectural Models
Giallo Antico Grand Tour Marble Model of the Temple of Saturn
Located in New York, NY
Giallo Antico Grand Tour Model of The Temple of Saturn
Category
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Marble
Unusual Large Rosso Marble and Bronze Model of Trajan
s Column, Rome
Located in Lafayette, CA
This unusually large (23-1/2”) bronze-modeled, rosso and Nero Antico marble model of Trajan’s
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Model of a House, England, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Model of an English Manor House; Complete with Faux Grass, Gardens
Category
19th Century English Antique Architectural Models
Unique and Important Sterling Model of Eddystone Lighthouse by Elkington, 1906
By Elkington
Co.
Located in London, GB
The Eddystone Lighthouse: An important and unique Sterling silver presentation model of the famous
Category
Early 1900s Scottish Other Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Sterling Silver
1920
s Model of Brunel
s Royal Albert Railway Bridge at Saltash.
Located in London, GB
1920's press-molded zinc scale model of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Architectural Models
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
Category
1820s Italian Grand Tour Antique Architectural Models
Spectacular Grand Tour Bronze Model of the Colonne Vendome, Paris, circa 1835
Located in Lafayette, CA
This very impressive patinated bronze model of the Colonne Vendome was likely cast near in time to
Category
1830s French Grand Tour Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Bronze, Brass
An Unusual Grand Tour Bronze Model of the Tomb of Caecilia Metella
Located in Lafayette, CA
no monument of antiquity is more frequently engraved or reproduced in models.” Still, in 35 years of
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Architectural Models
French Carved Limestone Model of a Chateau Signed
Dated R.Norman 1924
Located in London, GB
A rare and unusual French carved limestone model of a Chateau - signed and dated R.Norman 1924
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Limestone
Magnificent c. 1835 gilded bronze model of Rouen Cathedral France, circa 1830
By Breguet a Paris
Located in Lafayette, CA
Occasionally, with the application of sufficient research, we come across an object which gives up more of its history than even we’d hoped for. This extraordinarily-detailed, fire-g...
Category
Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Bronze
Large Grand Tour Gilt Bronze Model of the Place Vendome Napoleon Column in Paris
Located in Essex, MA
model of the Napoleon Column, now in the Place Vendome, Paris, with a figural sculpture of Napoleon on
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
19th Century Display Case
Located in Paris, FR
Three niches architecture element. Mahogany and pine wood.
France, 19th Century.
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
A 19th Century English Pocket Watch Stand
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century English ebonized wood and brass pocket watch stand of architectural form, circa 1850
Category
19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Brass
19th Century Bronze açade of a Building
Located in London, GB
A 19th century bronze façade of a building, in the form of a triumphal arch.
Note: This model is
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Bronze
Rare Late 18th Century Miniature Linen Press
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Georgian mahogany model of a linen press. The upper doors opening to reveal two linen
Category
Late 18th Century British Antique Architectural Models
Indian Marble Stela of the God Surya
Located in New York, NY
From Rajasthan. The Sun God, standing in an elaborate stepped colonnade simulating a temple facade, with a rounded halo behind his head and holding lotus blossoms in each upraised ha...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Marble
Vespasian Marble Temple
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
the three columns surmonted by corinthiens capitals .
Category
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Architectural Models
$2,373
Colonna Foca
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
rosso antico marble column surmounted by a bronze of an emperor
Category
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$2,966
Carlos Beistegui Maquette, Chateau du Groussay
Located in New York, NY
Carlos Beistegui Maquette, Chateau du Groussay
Category
19th Century French Antique Architectural Models
Love Grows Best in Little Houses
Located in Seattle, WA
This precious little steel folk art cabin as been cobbled together from found objects including angle iron and lead pipe. The skewed scale of this charming gem just makes you smile.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Steel
Set of Antique Anchor Blocks by F. Ad. Richter
Co., 1900
By F. Ad. Richter
Co.
Located in San Antonio, TX
Set of Richter's anchor blocks in original box with manual included. These antique stone blocks were patented in 1900. Like the set used by Frank Lloyd Wight as on display at his h...
Category
Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Oakwood Masterpiece Spiral Open Stair
Located in Paris, FR
A hexagonal Stairway Mounted on a Stringer Rather than a Central Pole. French, Oakwood, late 19th century.
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Oak
Pair of 19th Century Marquetry Tazza, in Rosewood, Walnut and Boxwood
Located in London, GB
The kylix shape turned dishes of walnut with central ebony and boxwood inlaid paterae, on square block supports and plinths of rosewood with further fine boxwood marquetry.
Category
1830s English Neoclassical Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut, Boxwood
Rare Neo-Gothic Terracotta Fireplace, 19th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Rare Neo-Gothic terracotta fireplace from the late nineteenth, C.a 1890. The entablature is richly carved decoration of rosettes, and ribbed vaults. The jambs consists of a polygonal...
Category
1890s French Tudor Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Terracotta
French Louis 15th Style White Marble Fireplace, 19th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
A French Louis the 15th style white marble fireplace dated late 19th century.
Louis XV style fireplace in white marble. The undulating lintel is decorated with a median shell with ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Marble, Brass
Arts and Crafts Era English Gothic Style Folly
Located in New York, NY
Arts and Crafts Era English Gothic Style Folly
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
French Compagnon Masterpiece
Located in Paris, FR
The Compagnons du Tour de France is a French organization of craftsmen and artisans dating from the Middle Ages. Their traditional, technical education includes taking a tour, the To...
Category
18th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Walnut
$16,376
French Compagnon Masterpiece Staircase
Located in Paris, FR
The Compagnons du Tour de France is a French organization of craftsmen and artisans dating from the Middle Ages. Their traditional, technical education includes taking a tour, the To...
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Walnut
Collection of Cornish Serpentine Hardstone Lighthouses
Located in New York, NY
Collection of Seven Cornish Serpentine Hardstone Lighthouses, Mounted on "Rocky Outcrop Bases", Cornwall, Southwest England, Late 19th / Early 20th Century
(Sizes rang...
(Sizes rang...
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Architectural Models
Louis Vuitton Malle Courrier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Roma, IT
This is a steamer trunk malle courrier monogram.
Handles brass original (Perfect!)
Three plateau inside (Perfect!)
Country of origin Buenos Aires.
Category
Early 1900s French Modern Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Brass, Iron
$15,190
Sienna Marble Grand Tour Columns
Located in New York, NY
Sienna marble Grand Tour columns probably, by the Vatican Workshop.
Category
19th Century Antique Architectural Models
Lockheed Vega Sea Plane NC 12064
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a handmade sea plane in a wonderful orange color. The Vega was well-known for being a favorite aircraft of Amelia Earhart. The plane is made of paper over blast wood.
Category
1920s American Antique Architectural Models
Vintage Antique Salesmans Sample Zinc Galvanised Poss Dolly Wash Tub
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Rare vintage antique salesman’s sample zinc galvanised wash dolly pos tub with a ribbed designe pattern.
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Steel
Vintage Miniature Decorative Gilt Crown
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Vintage decorative miniature display crown with glass jewel decoration.
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Sheet Metal
Italian Marble Corinthian Capital, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An elaborate carved white marble Corinthian capital decorated with acanthus leaves and scrolls, after the antique. With a hole in the base so that it may be fixed onto a typical slen...
Category
19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Marble
19th Century Black Forest Folk Art House
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming work of art can be admired from all sides. There is quite alot of handwork that went into the construction of this treasure!
Category
19th Century English Folk Art Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
Antique Miniature Traveling Salesman Sample Zink Galvanised Dolly Wash Tub
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Fantastic and extremely rare miniature salesman sample zink galvanised dolly tub wash tub with a fantastic aged patina.
Category
Early 20th Century English Other Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Marble Christ Figure On Pedestal
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A carved statuary marble figure of a young Jesus on matching marble pedestal.
The figure wearing a ” Tunica ” a male robe of the period.
Losses to the hand, one finger, the b...
Category
1840s British Antique Architectural Models
Unusual Antique Victorian Miniature Oak Half Tester Bed
Located in Stutton, GB
Unusual antique victorian miniature oak half tester bed
All original lovely color and condition
9" x 12.5" x 15" high.
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Oak
Carved Wood Representation of Eiffel Tower
Located in New York, NY
Carved Wooden Representation of the Eiffel Tower,
Late 19th or Early 20th Century
12 inches square x 26 inches high
Late 19th or Early 20th Century
12 inches square x 26 inches high
Category
19th Century French Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
Antique Wood and Iron Drafting Compass
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique wood and iron drafting compass.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Iron
19th Century Carved Walnut Masterpiece Spiral Staircase
Located in Paris, FR
Two quarter revolving masterpiece staircase with one balustrade inside the curve. Carved walnut. Late 19th century.
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Oakwood Masterpiece Spiral Open Stair
Located in Paris, FR
A curved stairway which is mounted on stringers rather than a central pole surmounted by a vase. The staircase step wave is made in an oak tree trunk. Two newels at the bottom and top.
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Opera Maquette
Located in New Orleans, LA
A painted wood frame with classical gilt appliques on the sides and a gilt crest saying "Opera" at the top. The stage shows red wood curtains with a painted back. Two back panels can...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Wood, Paint
Shadow Box Diorama Featuring Hand Painted California Plein Aire Landscape and Mission Painting, circa 1920
s
By Hanson Duvall Puthuff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Shadow Box Diorama features a three-dimensional hand painted plein air landscape painting accented by a California Mission, palm trees and desert landscape. While it is a modes...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Metal
Large Outstanding Quality Oriental Hardwood Carving
Located in Stutton, GB
Large outstanding quality oriental hardwood carving of a emaciated with attendant dragon holding a staff, on an hexagonal oriental stand with pierced frieze and trailing foliate deco...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of French Cast Iron Kilometer Markers, circa 1900
Located in Roubaix, FR
Rare pair of cast iron kilometer markers from North of France, circa 1900 polished and varnish finish. Weight 55 kg each.
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Architectural Models
Materials
Iron
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Antique Architectural Models For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique architectural models for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique architectural models — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. Antique architectural models have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique architectural models bearing Victorian or Neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique architectural models over the years, but those made by Roman Bronze Works, Jacob von Schröder and Leblanc Frères are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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