1920s Taj Mahal miniature building Ottoman Empire electric jewel claw foot base Persian crown of palace Mosque mausoleum architecture shrine
$1,250.00
This is an antique Metal Miniature model that measures 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" and it lights up . The metal work in this is awesome. The building even has amber jewels that light up when the electric comes on . This is all metal and the it has an on off switch in the front ( see white button on base). I have never seen another like this and the work on it is really impressive. I took a photo of it with the lights off ( 2nd photo) so you can see the detail. The silver is actually much darker than the photos ( the flash made it bright). The black enamel floor could stand to be repainted, but I think it gives it character. Made of brass and some type of silver metal, it is such an unusual piece. One of the side fence railings is loose but it stay put when you put it back in the slots ( I took a photo of the fence laying down so you can see it is not broken) The cord appears to have been replaced with this most unusual white one. You can see the tape where it was connected. As you can see it lights up well and is really cool to look at in the evening when you can see the light inside. From the 1920's this is a fabulous art deco piece. One of the tips of the four pillars is missing its crescent moon top.
