Salesman Sample Desk
Antique English Miniature Salesman Sample Bureau Desk
Located in Forney, TX
talents, or whether it was made as a travelling salesman sample piece, which is when a few articles were
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Salesman Sample Miniature Slant Front Secretary with Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
salesman sample and nice patina, this 19th century French miniature secretary will be a lovely decorative
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Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 10.75 in
Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
'salesman samples' to demonstrate a potter's skill to potential customers without the inconvenience of
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Georgian Miniature Oak Kneehole Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
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This beautiful little miniature antique desk is almost certainly a travelling salesmans sample piece
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Models and Miniatures
Materials
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French Miniature Oak Commode Table Top from the Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
was probably a salesman sample. This French oak miniature commode, circa 1800-1820 would be wonderful
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Materials
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Diminutive 19th Century American Mercantile Trade Store Display Model
Located in Forney, TX
general store - mining trade mercantile cabinet.
Most likely commissioned as a salesman sample store
Category
Antique 19th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Miniature English Antique Mahogany Secretary Bookcase ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
bookcase, the example was probably a salesman's sample showcasing the high-grade of cabinet work available
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Hepplewhite Style Apprentice Miniature Secretary Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
of the opinion that this miniature is in fact an ‘Apprentice Piece’. It is too large to be a salesman
Category
Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
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Antique Small Salesman Sample Mahogany Drop Leaf Gate Leg Queen Anne Table
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Located in Berkeley, CA
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By Oldsmobile
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Located in Pasadena, CA
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Salesman's Sample Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
Model of a simple office desk, made of metal with vinyl top.
Made in America circa 1920.
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Salesman's Sample Diminutive Chippendale Style Mahogany Slant Front Desk
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Petite 1860s French Empire Style Walnut and Marble Drop-Front Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
death of the Emperor Napoleon Ier. This item, which was either a child's piece or a salesman sample
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H 33.75 in W 29.25 in D 16.5 in
Salesman's Sample Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
Model of a simple office desk, made of metal with vinyl top.
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Machine Age Art Deco Storage Tank Salesman's Sample
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Cincinnati, OH
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French 1840s Miniature Walnut Slant-Front Secretary with Serpentine Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Treasure Island, CA
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Located in New York, NY
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German All Brass Miniature Furniture Suite
Located in Treasure Island, CA
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Salesman Sample Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
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