Mid-19th Century Architectural Models

Fantastic bronze pipe from the Vienna tobacco museum’s collection, from Belgian Congo.

This is a Guhl & Harbeck style chainstitch hand crank sewing machine. The C shaped cast iron machine is painted black and its rectangular bas...

To study Gio Ponti’s prolific body of work is to appreciate the clear, unifying vision behind a complex creative universe. His creations expand intuitively with the Italian grandeur ...

19th century French grand tour iron model of the Arc de Triomphe, in two parts, the fine cast iron model of the Arc de Triomphe with a mirrored top. Raised on a oval ebonized wood and metal chain link fenced base Model of Arc de Triomphe...

Under-appreciated but exceptionally made Antique New Williams Company treadle sewing machine with leather belt and working mechanism. Inside it ...

A magnificent large rare and most impressive Italian baldachin tabernacle altar niche / altarpiece. circa 1800 Exquisitely hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, this extraordinary one of kind masterpiece originally a prominent altarpiece fixture in a Catholic church, typically displaying a Santo or Jesus altar figure statue inside. Exceptionally executed throughout, parcel gilt polychrome painted, gessoed and carved wood two-piece architectural baldachin form, with dome top vaulted ceiling, raised on eight fluted Corinthian columns, over a shaped platform base with elaborate molded frieze, further raised on integral bracket risers in marbleized faux marble paint decorated finish. Breathtaking visually striking aesthetic, very fine quality craftsmanship, lavishly decorated with extraordinary detail throughout, even the unseen interior of the dome profusely decorated with the most intricate painstaking hand applied 24k gold leaf ornamentation, the exterior in brillant gilded finish, enhanced by beautifully aged warm rich dark patina! Dimensions: (approx) 45" Tall, 26.5" Wide, 26.5" Deep *Additional photos available upon request* Condition Report: A superb museum quality example, in overall very good antique condition, especially considering its 200 years old. Attractive appearance, with nicely aged distressed patina, authentic antique character and charm throughout, including scattered nicks, chips, losses, exposed gesso, fading, acrecetions, possible old touchups and restorations, all expected wear commensurate with age, use, handling and exposure. Overall strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. The floral dome painting likely later. Central hole and discoloration where altar figure was once placed. Overall a truly remarkable work of art! -- We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love decorating with religious antiques and have a special place in our heart for them. We have an extensive collection from around the world, spanning all regions and religions, including old world European Baroque period altarpiece, Spanish Colonial altar table, Roman Empire reliquary monstrance, architectural salvaged building elements, church architecture model, apprentice prototype, baptismal font, sacristy liturgical items, sanctuary vessel, vestment chest, monastery refectory table, Gothic court cupboard...

An antique Grand Tour faux book of plaster intaglios by Pietro Paoletti (1801-1847). This intriguing book encloses thirty-eight classically themed Italian medallions...

Beautiful and important wooden memorial temple covered in faux marble. From the purest neoclassical form, this Grand Tour piece of furniture is a classic piece of furniture of grea...

We are delighted to offer for auction this stunning antique circa 1860 Grand Tour bronze statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon on top in so...

This miniature cast bronze architectural model of the Trajan Column dates to the 19th century to commemorate one of the Grand Tours of Europ...

Original Singer sewing machine with all original parts. USA, circa 1920.

Grand Tour Roman Temple Souvenir – A Timeless Masterpiece in Blackened Wood. Transport yourself to the grandeur of classical antiquity with this exquisite Grand Tour Roman Temple So...