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What is a sedan chair used for?

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What is a sedan chair used for?
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Paint

AntiqueFrench Silver Miniature Sedan Chair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a charming antique French 800 silver miniature sedan chair, Circa 1870 in date. The sedan
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Antique 1870s French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Italian Sedan Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Italian Sedan Chair This is a mid 19th Century piece, it is the Rococo style, in
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Antique 1850s Baroque Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Pine

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

Wood

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
Category

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
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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