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Mini Grandfather Clock Apprentice Piece 1890 Sheraton
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous mini Grandfather clock in the Sheraton manner Circa 1890 on this small apprentice piece
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1890s Sheraton Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Satinwood

Miniature George III Mahogany Bureau Apprentice Piece
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A miniature George III mahogany bureau apprentice piece, of rectangular form with a fall front and
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Late 18th Century European George III Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Veneered Miniature Dresser Apprentice Piece
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian miniature apprentice piece in the form of a dresser two drawers below open
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1890s English Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Wood

Victorian Antique Apprentice Piece Miniature Pitch Pine Cabinet 1880
Located in London, GB
furniture,but more often than not this isn’t the case. But what is an apprentice piece and why are they
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1880s English Victorian Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Pine

Mahogany Victorian 19th Century Minature or Apprentice Piece Crib/Cott
Located in London, GB
furniture,but more often than not this isn’t the case. But what is an apprentice piece and why are they
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1870s English Victorian Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Mahogany

Miniature Ash Back Kitchen Chair 19th Century Apprentice Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century miniature beech and ash hoop back kitchen chair A delightful piece, this chair it
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Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Ash

Small Antique Apprentice Chest, Anglo-Indian, Colonial Keepsake Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique apprentice-piece chest. An Anglo-Indian, carved teak Colonial keepsake box
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Late 19th Century Indian Late Victorian Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Teak

Antique Framed Sampler, English, Cross-Stitch, Apprentice, Victorian, Dated 1896
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique framed sampler. An English, cross-stitch apprentice piece from the late
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Textile

Small Antique Windsor Chair, English, Oak, Apprentice, High Wycombe, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique Windsor chair. An English, oak apprentice piece redolent of the High
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Oak

Antique English Handcrafted Wedding or Apprentice Chest or Box with Drawer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
an apprentice piece, or by a skilled cabinetmaker for his child. The chest is styled as would a full
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Brass, Steel

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
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Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Mahogany

Small Regency Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
debate is had as to whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th inlaid desktop drawer cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th inlaid desktop drawer cabinet circa 1910. Unusual small apprentice piece. Made using
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edwardian Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Fruitwood

Early 20th inlaid desktop drawer cabinet
Early 20th inlaid desktop drawer cabinet
H 8.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.25 in
Faux Bamboo Apprentice Chest
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming example of 19th century apprentice miniatures, complete with original wire drawer pulls
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Late 19th Century English Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Pine

Faux Bamboo Apprentice Chest
Faux Bamboo Apprentice Chest
H 18 in W 10.25 in D 5.25 in
Medieval Architectural Fragment Cornice, Corbel
Located in Vosselaar, BE
father, the son and the holy spirit. Furthermore these spheres were probably also ment as a apprentice
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15th Century and Earlier British Gothic Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Sandstone

Medieval Architectural Fragment Cornice, Corbel
Medieval Architectural Fragment Cornice, Corbel
H 13.39 in W 13.78 in D 10.63 in
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who was looking for a job at a workshop
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
H 11.5 in W 14 in D 8.5 in
The Upholsterer's Apprentice By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in New York, NY
This delightful cast bronze statue The Upholster’s Apprentice showcases a young boy, reclined and
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Late 19th Century Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Victorian Painted Pine Miniature Apprentice Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
(Almost certainly made by an apprentice to try and showcase his cabinet making skills this sweet
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Pine

Georgian Miniature Oak Kneehole Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
apprentice piece, which is where somebody who is looking for a job in a workshop would create something to
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Oak

Georgian Miniature Mahogany Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
. Normally antique miniature furniture such as this was made either as an apprentice piece like mentioned
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Miniature Mahogany Chest
Georgian Miniature Mahogany Chest
H 11.5 in W 10.25 in D 6.5 in
Georgian Yew Wood Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who is looking for a job
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Apprentice Piece

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Yew

Pine Bamboo Style Apprentice Chest / Jewelry Box, Marble Top & 4 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
storage. Featuring pine carved in a bamboo style, brass knobs and a marble top, this piece originates from
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Early 1900s English Antique Apprentice Piece

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Marble, Brass

Georgian Oak Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who was looking for a job at
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Oak

Regency Satinwood Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who was looking for
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Satinwood

Regency Satinwood Miniature Chest
Regency Satinwood Miniature Chest
H 11.5 in W 13 in D 6 in
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
miniature furniture in terms of whether it was was made as an apprentice piece, which is when an unemployed
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
H 18.75 in W 18 in D 10 in
Late Regency 19th Century Burr Oak Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
ball feet (Often much debate is had as to whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Oak

Regency Miniature Mahogany Breakfast Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
furniture. There are predominantly two types, that which was made as an apprentice piece and that which was
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Miniature Salesman Sample Bureau Desk
Located in Forney, TX
feet. Often there is debate over whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Brass

Rare 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
this is an apprentice piece of miniature furniture, or alternatively a salesmans sample, we actually
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Early 18th Century English George II Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 3 Piece de Maitrise, Architectural Roof mpdels
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Architectural models as these were made by apprentices or master craftsman to apply for a title by
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Softwood

Commode Minature Long Walnut Maltese Cross Ebonised Fruitwoo
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
either as a model or an apprentice's piece so it is extremely rare to find a minature piece from Malta
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18th Century Maltese Neoclassical Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Arthur Stone Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Hammered 3-Piece Demitasse Set
By Arthur Stone
Located in New York, NY
Arthur Stone, hand hammered sterling silver 3-piece demitasse set in Arts & Crafts style from the
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century, Piece de Maitrise, Architectural Model Roof Square and Round
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Architectural models as these were made by apprentices or master craftsman to apply for a title by
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Early 19th Century French Victorian Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Softwood

Antique English Coromandel & Ormolu Mounted Four Piece Desk Set Mid 19th C
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful and highly decorative antique Victorian ormolu mounted coromandel four piece
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1860s English Victorian Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Ormolu

Wood & Hughes Sterling Silver 6-Piece Repousse 19th Century Tea Set with Tray
By Wood & Hughes
Located in New York, NY
Wood & Hughes, sterling silver 6-piece tea set from the late 19th century, in exquisite repousse
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Late 19th Century American Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Pair of 19th Century Cruchley Terrestrial Library Globes with Compasses
By G.F. Cruchley
Located in Dallas, TX
and publisher, established his own business in London after apprenticing with Aaron Arrowsmith
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Glass, Wood

Architectural Door Model
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s French architectural apprentice model of a doorway. A handsome piece with full functionality
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1920s French Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Wood

Architectural Door Model
Architectural Door Model
H 16.5 in W 9 in D 5 in
Sampson & Mordan Victorian 18kt Gold Pendant/Pencil
Located in Braintree, GB
creativity. From a young age, he apprenticed under renowned jewelers, honing his skills until he emerged as a
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1850s British Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Fabergé Guilloche Egg Pendant, Workmaster Anders Johan Nevalainen
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Finland. From 1874, he worked in St. Petersburg: from 1875 - as an apprentice in goldsmithing and from
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Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Silver, Gilt Metal

Regency Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
apprentices attempting to showcase their skills and gain employment at the cabinet making workshop of their
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Antique 18th Century Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
at the workshop and take orders from, or alternatively pieces which were produced by apprentices
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Mahogany Miniature Centre Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
, with some people believing them to be "apprentice pieces". This was when an aspiring craftsmen who
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Apprentice Piece

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Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
apprentices looking for a job by showcasing their talents, or in fact made as travelling salesman's scale
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
H 20.5 in W 18 in D 8.5 in
19th Century Painted Pine Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
them to be “apprentice pieces”, which was when an aspiring craftsmen who was seeking work at an
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Pine

Mid-19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Simulated Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
purpose regarding many items of miniature furniture, with some people believing them to be “apprentice
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Birdseye Maple

George II Silver Coffee Pot, London 1735 by Augustin Courtauld
By Augustine Courtauld
Located in Cornwall, GB
hallmarks are well struck and very clear, and the whole piece is of wonderful colour and patina. Augustin
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1730s British George II Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Sterling Silver

Faceted Teapot engraved Flowers Joseph Angell, 752g Silver, London 1841
By Joseph Angell I & John Angell I 1
Located in Paris, FR
stunning piece but also serves as a symbol of refined elegance. This piece bear the hallmark of quality and
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19th Century English Rococo Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of George I Britannia Standard Octagonal Pepper Casters by Samuel Welder
Located in London, GB
cast octagonal finial. The front of each piece is engraved with a Crest and the base with a set of
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18th Century English George I Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

19th Century Antique Sterling Silver Diminutive Lifeboat, By Robert Garrard II
By Robert Garrard II 1
Located in Stamford, CT
pennant at the bow of the boat. Robert Garrard II was apprenticed in 1809 to his father, Robert Garrard I
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Late 19th Century English Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Export Rose Medallion Canton Porcelain Punch Bowl w/ Multiple Cartooges
Located in Tarry Town, NY
scene which is absolutely magnificent with attendants and various other court apprentices. The piece is
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Porcelain

George II Combination Sugar Bowl/Spoon Tray Made in London by Samuel Taylor
By Samuel Taylor
Located in London, GB
is fully marked in the foot and with the maker's mark and sterling mark on the cover. This piece is
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18th Century English George II Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

George II Tankard & Cover Made in London by John Fossey, 1733
Located in London, GB
, with a pendant drop beneath. This piece has a cast corkscrew thumbpiece and the front of the main body
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18th Century English George II Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

The Old Stone Stairway By Düsseldorf Artist Ferdinand Fagerlin
Located in Stockholm, SE
shipbuilder's apprentice before he transitioned to studying at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts. His military
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Late 19th Century Realist Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Oil, Board

Gubelin 1920 Art Deco Necklace Enameled Watch In Platinum With European Diamonds
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Miami, FL
with diamonds and the pendant watch case. The piece is embellished with five natural white pearls
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Enamel

18th Century Walnut Miniature Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
furniture, with many people of the belief that all items were made as apprentice pieces and many other
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Early 18th Century English George II Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Walnut Miniature Bureau
18th Century Walnut Miniature Bureau
H 9 in W 8.5 in D 4.25 in
George Jones antique Majolica Plate in Begonia Leaf pattern, Circa 1870
By George Jones
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
, yellow and aubergine all in various shades Overall a beautiful piece of George Jones Majolica. About
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Pottery

George I Pint Mug Made in London by Thomas Folkingham, 1721
By Thomas Folkingham
Located in London, GB
estate valued at £ 30,000 in 1729. He was apprentice to John Bache and was free in 1707, with workshops
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18th Century English George I Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tallois & Mayence 1885 Paris Covered Dish With Plate In .950 Sterling Silver
By A.M. Tallois & Mayence, Paris 1
Located in Miami, FL
figure of a female ram. This is an exceptional piece with gorgeous craftmanship. Tallois Et Mayence
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1880s French Neoclassical Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

circa 1900 Miniature Model of a Black Forest Bear Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
usually made by apprentices. Accessing the quality of miniatures, master woodworkers or cabinet-makers
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Walnut

On the Sea (På havet, 1911) by Swedish Carl Wilhelmson
Located in Stockholm, SE
piece, never been on the market since 1912, encapsulates a moment of intense human and natural
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1910s Modern Antique Apprentice Piece

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

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Antique Apprentice Piece For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique apprentice piece for your home. Each antique apprentice piece for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and oak. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique apprentice piece — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique apprentice piece bearing Victorian, Art Deco or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Apprentice Piece?

Prices for an antique apprentice piece can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $558 and can go as high as $7,051, while the average can fetch as much as $1,177.