1930s Architectural Models

A decorative building sculpture as a souvenir. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is due to age. Made of metal. This item was purchased as a souvenir in Paris, France and was pro...

A decorative building sculpture as a souvenir. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is due to age. Made of metal. This item was purchased as a souvenir at a Grand Tour in Europe an...

A decorative building sculpture as a souvenir. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is due to age. Made of metal. This item was purchased as a souvenir at a Grand Tour in Europe an...

A decorative building sculpture as a souvenir. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is due to age. Made of metal. This item was purchased as a souvenir at a Grand Tour in Europe an...

Topographic level signed La Filotecnica Ing. A. Salmoiraghi Milano N. 19971 of burnished brass, from 1930s. In excellent condition and complete with original wood box with brass hinges, accessories and closing hooks. The instrument consists of a telescope, one level, and three adjustment screws. Box size 33 x 18,5 x 21 inches 13 x 7.3 x 8.2. Shipping is insured by Lloyd's London. After having stayed and worked in different locations, in Piedmont, in Paris and Florence, Ignazio Porro (1801-1875), well-known scientist, professor of optics, inventor and precursor in the field of wide-angle lenses, settled in Milan and began teaching at Polytechnic. In Milan in 1865 he also founded a school-workshop specialized in the construction of topographic instruments together with Alessandro Duroni, pioneer of Italian photography, with the name of Filotecnica. On the death of Duroni, in 1871, Angelo Salmoiraghi, a pupil of Porro, already a very young soldier during the third war of independence against the Austrians, entered into society with his master and in 1877, after the Porro's death he bought the factory, which took the name of La Filotecnica Ing. A. Salmoiraghi, expanding its product range, producing mathematical instruments for drawing, astronomy, meteorology and navigation; the company builds, among other things, the first Italian sewing machine. During the First World War, it supplied war instruments...

A 1930s souvenir building architectural model with thermometer in Celsius. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a d...

Hand drawn and painted rendering of the Italian Fascist building circa 1920-1930. The rendering shows a finished view from above of what became known a...

Unique cast metal French decorative wall diorama frieze We are proud to offer a rare cast metal hand painted fighting scene, encapsulated into a diorama ...

Extremely rare Salesman sample Tavern/ bar by Brunswick, Balke Collender. Scale model of bar complete with stainless steel surface, foot rail. And working spigot, bottom sliding pane...

Architectural models were made by apprentices or during school session to apply for a diploma or a title by their respective guild. The masterpiece (in French: piece de maitrise) combines various difficulties with regard to planning and assembly. Because of the geometric lines, it has a Classic Art Deco feel to it and in the meantime, its warm patina shows its history. This wooden piece of architecture, completely handmade, features a "U" shaped staircase with gilt metal railing. It is typical of the staircases found in the houses in France during the 1930s period. An exquisitely hand carved freestanding miniature...

A Nuremberg Castle 1930s Souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal on a marble base. This was bought as a souvenir in Nu...

Architectural desk money bank and thermometer fashioned out of bronze. It depicts the entrance of the Danish insurance company Baltica. This item was designed and patented by Danish ...