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What is a sedan chair used for?
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A sedan chair was used in the past for transporting a passenger through the streets of the city. It is a covered cabin that was carried on poles by two people.
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Antique Chinese Sedan Chair, 1890s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Antique Chinese sedan chair, China, late 19th century.
This colorful and extraordinary
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paint
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Located in London, GB
This is a charming antique French 800 silver miniature sedan chair, Circa 1870 in date.
The sedan
Category
Antique 1870s French Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Italian Sedan Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Italian Sedan Chair
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Antique 1850s Baroque Historical Memorabilia
Materials
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Unique full size sedan chair/sedan carriage from the late 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this unique full size sedan chair/carriage from the late 19th century with great original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
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Drawing, 18th Century French School, the Sedan Chair
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Two men with a cab or the Sedan chair, in the style of Touzé.
Bears collector's stamp (possibly
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Drawings
Antique Chinese Sedan Chair Carriage Sterling Silver. Ca. 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
will be applicable to your purchase.
Antique Chinese Sedan Chair Carriage Sterling Silver.
Very good
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver