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American Salesman Sample Chest
American Salesman Sample Chest

American Salesman Sample Chest

$1,000

H 8.5 in W 9 in D 5 in

American Salesman Sample Chest

Located in Tampa, FL

This wonderful salesman sample is American from the 1800s. It has four drawers, bone columns and a subtle inlay all over and is very pretty.

Category

Early 1800s American Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Bone, Wood

Vintage Stainless Steel Salesman Sample Kettle
Vintage Stainless Steel Salesman Sample Kettle

Vintage Stainless Steel Salesman Sample Kettle

Located in Dekalb, IL

Vintage jacketed kettle salesman sample. Being under 10 inches tall makes this stainless steel salesman sample much easier to carry around than the 50 or 100-gallon tank it represen...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early 1900s Salesman Sample Miniature Vanity
Early 1900s Salesman Sample Miniature Vanity

Early 1900s Salesman Sample Miniature Vanity

$700Sale Price|50% Off

H 38 in W 22 in D 10 in

Early 1900s Salesman Sample Miniature Vanity

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Some history on salesman samples- An aggressive form of direct marketing by companies pushing their specific products, these miniature goods, known as salesman samples, were easily ...

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1910s American Art Deco Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

Salesman Sample Wrought Iron Bed Frame
Salesman Sample Wrought Iron Bed Frame

Salesman Sample Wrought Iron Bed Frame

$1,100

H 13 in W 13 in D 23 in

Salesman Sample Wrought Iron Bed Frame

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Salesman sample wrought iron bed frame made by Simmons Mfg.

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Early 20th Century Canadian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Salesman's Sample Of A Chest
French Salesman's Sample Of A Chest

French Salesman's Sample Of A Chest

$750

H 12.5 in W 14.5 in D 7 in

French Salesman's Sample Of A Chest

Located in Tampa, FL

A turn of the century French salesman's sample of a chest in the bamboo style with a marble top.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Empire Style Salesman Sample
19th Century French Empire Style Salesman Sample

19th Century French Empire Style Salesman Sample

$1,815

H 13.5 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in

19th Century French Empire Style Salesman Sample

Located in Dallas, TX

Charming French late 19th century Empire style salesman sample. Makes a fine accessory.

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

Leather Wing Chair Salesman's Sample
Leather Wing Chair Salesman's Sample

Leather Wing Chair Salesman's Sample

$2,500

H 32.5 in W 16 in D 13.5 in

Leather Wing Chair Salesman's Sample

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A tall backed salesman's sample wing chair with tall arms in olive/brown leather with brass nail head trim.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Leather, Wood

Miniature Salesman's Sample of Neoclassical Inlaid Cabinet
Miniature Salesman's Sample of Neoclassical Inlaid Cabinet

Miniature Salesman's Sample of Neoclassical Inlaid Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Miniature salesman's sample of cabinet with two doors and four drawers.

Category

19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Salesman Sample Adjustable Box Spring
Antique Salesman Sample Adjustable Box Spring

Antique Salesman Sample Adjustable Box Spring

Located in Dekalb, IL

Early 1900s; Unbranded Early box springs were a pretty simple concept, lifting the mattress off the ground and providing additional support to settling and lumpy mattresses. What ma...

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Steel

Vintage Hobart Crescent Dishwasher Salesmans Sample
Vintage Hobart Crescent Dishwasher Salesmans Sample

Vintage Hobart Crescent Dishwasher Salesmans Sample

Located in Dekalb, IL

This Crescent Dishwasher Salesman's Sample comes from the 1930s and the metal plaque in front introduces this as the Hobart's Crescent from Troy, Ohio.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Miniature Dresser, Inlaid Burl, Salesman Sample, Ca. 1880s
Antique Miniature Dresser, Inlaid Burl, Salesman Sample, Ca. 1880s

Antique Miniature Dresser, Inlaid Burl, Salesman Sample, Ca. 1880s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wonderful veneer finishes. Made as a salesman sample with original knob hardware.

Category

19th Century English Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Burl

A Salesman Sample Of A Demilune English Chest
A Salesman Sample Of A Demilune English Chest

A Salesman Sample Of A Demilune English Chest

$1,000

H 7 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in

A Salesman Sample Of A Demilune English Chest

Located in Tampa, FL

This is a salesman sample of a Demilune English chest. It has four doors with an ivory bar handle.

Category

1880s English Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Ivory, Wood

Antique Victorian Iron & Brass Salesman Sample Doll Dog Bed Miniature 32"
Antique Victorian Iron & Brass Salesman Sample Doll Dog Bed Miniature 32"

Antique Victorian Iron & Brass Salesman Sample Doll Dog Bed Miniature 32"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique salesman samples (a.k.a. salesman's samples, or salesmen samples) are small scale versions of actual commercial products that were used to sell a particular product.

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Salesman Sample Late 19th C. Wooden Hay Wagon
American Salesman Sample Late 19th C. Wooden Hay Wagon

American Salesman Sample Late 19th C. Wooden Hay Wagon

Located in Incline Village, NV

Also, I purchased it from an extensive salesman's sample collection from a knowledgeable collector.

Category

1890s American Folk Art Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Salesman Sample Soda Fountain
Late 19th Century Salesman Sample Soda Fountain

Late 19th Century Salesman Sample Soda Fountain

Located in Dekalb, IL

Salesman sample soda fountain constructed as a reduced-scale demonstrator, intended to showcase the layout, materials, and functional logic of a full-size commercial fountain.

Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Marble

American Colonial Walnut Salesman Sample Apothecary Cupboard Display Cabinet
American Colonial Walnut Salesman Sample Apothecary Cupboard Display Cabinet

American Colonial Walnut Salesman Sample Apothecary Cupboard Display Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Small Antique American Colonial Primitive Walnut Salesman Sample Apothecary Cupboard Display Cabinet with 3 Drawers, Glass Doors, and Blue Painted Interior.

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Mid-19th Century British Colonial Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Glass, Walnut

c. 1900 Salesman Sample Stainless Cooling Machine by WF Dougherty
c. 1900 Salesman Sample Stainless Cooling Machine by WF Dougherty

c. 1900 Salesman Sample Stainless Cooling Machine by WF Dougherty

Located in Dekalb, IL

Dougherty & Sons - Philadelphia, PA This stainless steel salesman sample cooling machine is something rarely seen.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Salesman Sample Rip Saw with Conveyor Belt
Vintage Salesman Sample Rip Saw with Conveyor Belt

Vintage Salesman Sample Rip Saw with Conveyor Belt

Located in Dekalb, IL

Vintage (possibly verging on antique) German industrial salesman sample. This piece, from an unknown manufacturer, is a scale model version of a rip saw and conveyor belt system.

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

19th C. French Mahogany Salesman Sample Miniature Serpentine Chest of Drawers
19th C. French Mahogany Salesman Sample Miniature Serpentine Chest of Drawers

19th C. French Mahogany Salesman Sample Miniature Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique French miniature mahogany salesman sample tabletop chest of drawers, circa 1880.

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Small Salesman Sample White Bentwood Dresser & Mirror
Antique Arts & Crafts Small Salesman Sample White Bentwood Dresser & Mirror

Antique Arts & Crafts Small Salesman Sample White Bentwood Dresser & Mirror

Located in Philadelphia, PA

30" H Antique Arts & Crafts Salesman Sample Small Bentwood Painted Dresser & Mirror.

Category

Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

American 4 Drawer Antique Salesman's Sample Cherry Veneered Chest
American 4 Drawer Antique Salesman's Sample Cherry Veneered Chest

American 4 Drawer Antique Salesman's Sample Cherry Veneered Chest

Located in Morristown, NJ

., American, four drawer miniature chest with Sheraton style pulls, on scalloped blocked feet. This attractive salesman sample is characterful with a lovely deep aged cherry color.

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19th Century American Sheraton Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood, Cherry

c. 1910 Frantz Premier Salesman Sample Vacuum Sweeper
c. 1910 Frantz Premier Salesman Sample Vacuum Sweeper

c. 1910 Frantz Premier Salesman Sample Vacuum Sweeper

Located in Dekalb, IL

Kirby, who would later become an established name in vacuum cleaners. This is the salesman sample that started a revolution in home cleaning.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Steel

American Salesman Sample Late 19th Century Wooden Flat Bed Cargo Wagon
American Salesman Sample Late 19th Century Wooden Flat Bed Cargo Wagon

American Salesman Sample Late 19th Century Wooden Flat Bed Cargo Wagon

Located in Incline Village, NV

Also, I purchased it from an extensive salesman's sample collection from a knowledgeable collector.

Category

1890s American Folk Art Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

Early "Samson" Wind Mill Salesman Sample by Stover
Early "Samson" Wind Mill Salesman Sample by Stover

Early "Samson" Wind Mill Salesman Sample by Stover

Located in Dekalb, IL

. - Freeport, IL Cast iron and steel tabletop salesman sample of the "Samson" windmill, mounted on a four-leg tower with cross-bracing and a heavy cast base.

Category

Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Steel, Iron

19th Victorian Small Salesman Sample Gateleg Folding Side Table
19th Victorian Small Salesman Sample Gateleg Folding Side Table

19th Victorian Small Salesman Sample Gateleg Folding Side Table

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.19 in W 29.73 in D 23.94 in

19th Victorian Small Salesman Sample Gateleg Folding Side Table

Located in Miami, FL

This is a rare little piece, it is as mentioned a salesman sample, if you’re not familiar basically in the Georgian and Victorian era craftsman would make small scale samples of larg...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Walnut

Miniature Salesman's Sample Victorian Bureau Chest, American, circa 1890
Miniature Salesman's Sample Victorian Bureau Chest, American, circa 1890

Miniature Salesman's Sample Victorian Bureau Chest, American, circa 1890

Located in Incline Village, NV

This late 19th century miniature 3-drawer dresser with original mirror mounted above, was likely used as a salesman's sample by an itinerant sales person who traveled the countryside...

Category

1890s American Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century JW Wilson Salesman Sample Buggy Seat
Early 20th Century JW Wilson Salesman Sample Buggy Seat

Early 20th Century JW Wilson Salesman Sample Buggy Seat

Located in Dekalb, IL

In the late 1800s, drivers of wagons and heavy carriages known as "drays" had a problem, and this wooden salesman sample seat provided a solution. John W. Wilson explains his inventi...

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Steel

19th c. Spark Salesman's Sample Pot Belly Stove
19th c. Spark Salesman's Sample Pot Belly Stove

19th c. Spark Salesman's Sample Pot Belly Stove

$595Sale Price|30% Off

H 14 in W 7.75 in D 9 in

19th c. Spark Salesman's Sample Pot Belly Stove

Located in San Francisco, CA

American Grey Iron Casting Co. "Spark" salesman's sample pot belly stove, cast iron with black finish, pot belly with hinged door to load wood, lever mechanism to release ashes at ba...

Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Iron

Antique Small Salesman Sample Mahogany Drop Leaf Gate Leg Queen Anne Table
Antique Small Salesman Sample Mahogany Drop Leaf Gate Leg Queen Anne Table

Antique Small Salesman Sample Mahogany Drop Leaf Gate Leg Queen Anne Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique small salesman sample mahogany drop leaf gate leg queen anne table.

Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century John Broadwood & Sons Upright Piano Salesmans Sample
Early 20th Century John Broadwood & Sons Upright Piano Salesmans Sample

Early 20th Century John Broadwood & Sons Upright Piano Salesmans Sample

By John Broadwood & Sons

Located in Dekalb, IL

Early 1900s; John Broadwood & Sons - North Yorkshire, England This piano salesman sample comes from one of the oldest continuous piano manufacturers in the world.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Brass

Antique Miniature Salesman Sample Jacobean Style Walnut Table
Antique Miniature Salesman Sample Jacobean Style Walnut Table

Antique Miniature Salesman Sample Jacobean Style Walnut Table

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare antique miniature solid walnut table represents a so-called salesman sample, or a scaled model of a full-size furniture piece available for purchase or order.

Category

Early 19th Century American Jacobean Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Salesman Sample Miniature Slant Front Secretary with Mirrors
French 19th Century Salesman Sample Miniature Slant Front Secretary with Mirrors

French 19th Century Salesman Sample Miniature Slant Front Secretary with Mirrors

Located in Atlanta, GA

With its petite size indicating that this piece was likely a salesman sample and nice patina, this 19th century French miniature secretary will be a lovely decorative addition to any...

Category

19th Century French Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Miniature Antique English Apprentice Model Salesman Sample Drop-Front Bureau
Miniature Antique English Apprentice Model Salesman Sample Drop-Front Bureau

Miniature Antique English Apprentice Model Salesman Sample Drop-Front Bureau

Located in Forney, TX

This beautiful piece was almost certainly handmade as a traveling salesman sample due it being quite rare to find a miniature bureau, especially of this stature which incorporates th...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Cast Iron Salesman Sample Plow by Morcrette
Late 19th Century French Cast Iron Salesman Sample Plow by Morcrette

Late 19th Century French Cast Iron Salesman Sample Plow by Morcrette

Located in Dekalb, IL

The last picture is Morcrette's original French Patent Number 95950 from 1869. This salesman sample is made of cast iron. All pieces seem original.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Steel, Iron

Salesman's Sample French Louis XV Wall Mounted Vitrine Display Cabinet
Salesman's Sample French Louis XV Wall Mounted Vitrine Display Cabinet

Salesman's Sample French Louis XV Wall Mounted Vitrine Display Cabinet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare French Louis XV style wall-mounted vitrine display cabinet is an exceptional example of fine craftsmanship in miniature form, most likely created as a salesman’s sample or ...

Category

1920s French Louis XV Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Bronze

Rare 4-piece set of bentwood Salesman Sample furniture made by Thonet
Rare 4-piece set of bentwood Salesman Sample furniture made by Thonet

Rare 4-piece set of bentwood Salesman Sample furniture made by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

This is a rare set of salesman sample furniture made by Thonet, the master of bentwood furniture creator of the iconic bentwood chairs that altered the direction of furniture design.

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1890s Austrian De Stijl Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Rare English Queen Anne Antique Miniature Salesman Sample Tilt-Top Table
Rare English Queen Anne Antique Miniature Salesman Sample Tilt-Top Table

Rare English Queen Anne Antique Miniature Salesman Sample Tilt-Top Table

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A RARE AND FINE QUEEN ANNE MAHOGANY MINIATURE SALESMAN'S SAMPLE TILT-TOP CANDLESTAND England, circa last quarter of the 18th century Item # 403RPJ02P An exceedingly fine and rare sa...

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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Mahogany

Scale Model Dropleaf Table Salesman Sample c. 1900
Scale Model Dropleaf Table Salesman Sample c. 1900

Scale Model Dropleaf Table Salesman Sample c. 1900

Located in Fraser, MI

Representational scale model drop-leaf table. Plank construction on hinges, turned legs. with plywood crossmembers, in cherrywood finish. One plywood crossmember is missing.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Cherry

Full Display Box of Early Camera Lens Salesman Samples
Full Display Box of Early Camera Lens Salesman Samples

Full Display Box of Early Camera Lens Salesman Samples

Located in Peekskill, NY

The velvet lined case is full and contains 45 sample lenses. The case is signed in gold stamped letters L.O. BITTNER & CO., OPTISCH FEINMECHANISCHES WERK. MUNCHEN. I have never seen ...

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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Glass

Rare Miniature Inlaid Dutch Marquetry Salesman's Sample or Jewelry Box
Rare Miniature Inlaid Dutch Marquetry Salesman's Sample or Jewelry Box

Rare Miniature Inlaid Dutch Marquetry Salesman's Sample or Jewelry Box

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Presenting an exquisite miniature Dutch marquetry cabinet, a beautifully crafted example of traditional European decorative arts. Standing 37" high x 31 1/2" wide x 14 3/4" deep, thi...

Category

1890s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Tulipwood, Walnut

Late 19th Century Victorian Set of Ten Sales Samples Eye Glasses and Pince Nez
Late 19th Century Victorian Set of Ten Sales Samples Eye Glasses and Pince Nez

Late 19th Century Victorian Set of Ten Sales Samples Eye Glasses and Pince Nez

$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 26.38 in W 7.09 in D 0.6 in

Late 19th Century Victorian Set of Ten Sales Samples Eye Glasses and Pince Nez

Located in Haarlem, NL

Very pretty Victorian set of shop or salesman sample glasses sewn on a cardboard and velvet panel 10 different sizes and models of eye glasses 8 of them are so called Pince-Nez g...

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Brass, Iron

Miniature Salesman's Leather Tufted Club Chair
Miniature Salesman's Leather Tufted Club Chair

Miniature Salesman's Leather Tufted Club Chair

$2,500

H 20.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in

Miniature Salesman's Leather Tufted Club Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A classic form club chair Salesman's sample in a mottled brown leather with button tufted shaped back and rolled arms with brass nail head trim.

Category

Early 20th Century Georgian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Miniature Chippendale Bombay Chest of Drawers
Vintage Miniature Chippendale Bombay Chest of Drawers

Vintage Miniature Chippendale Bombay Chest of Drawers

$1,975

H 17.75 in W 21.75 in D 11.75 in

Vintage Miniature Chippendale Bombay Chest of Drawers

By B. Altman and Company 1

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Original brass hardware. Most likely a salesman's sample. Made in Spain for B. Altman. Retains it's original label.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Chippendale Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Brass

Dutch Table Top Secretary
Dutch Table Top Secretary

Dutch Table Top Secretary

$950

H 12 in W 11 in D 6.5 in

Dutch Table Top Secretary

Located in Tampa, FL

A miniature Dutch table top secretary, a salesman sample chest. It is very early 19th century could be even late 18th century.

Category

1890s Dutch Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

Collection of Seven 19thc Miniature Irons
Collection of Seven 19thc Miniature Irons

Collection of Seven 19thc Miniature Irons

$1,295 / set

H 2 in W 4 in D 3 in

Collection of Seven 19thc Miniature Irons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These irons were probably like salesman samples or children's. largest miniature sat iron measures - 4.2 inches wide x 2 inches deep x 3.5 inches high Smallest iron measures - 2.5 ...

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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Iron

Victorian Miniature Mahogany Centre Table
Victorian Miniature Mahogany Centre Table

Victorian Miniature Mahogany Centre Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

Many others believe that they were made as “salesman’s sample pieces” which was when scale models of a workshop's output were made in advance of a road trip, during which the salesma...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Mahogany

Superb 19th Century French Walnut Miniature Armoire with Brass Hardware
Superb 19th Century French Walnut Miniature Armoire with Brass Hardware

Superb 19th Century French Walnut Miniature Armoire with Brass Hardware

Located in London, GB

These tiny treasures were sometimes made as salesman's samples, which were identical to larger pieces and used by salesmen to showcase quality. 

Category

19th Century French Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Brass

1920s Tilting Seat Swing Sample
1920s Tilting Seat Swing Sample

1920s Tilting Seat Swing Sample

$720Sale Price|55% Off

H 14.13 in Dm 13.88 in

1920s Tilting Seat Swing Sample

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A 1920s American salesman's sample of a playground tilting seat swing in orignal paint with a custom made wall bracket for display. 14 1/8" h., 13 7/8" dia.

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Iron

French Inlaid Diminutive Commode Jewelry Box
French Inlaid Diminutive Commode Jewelry Box

French Inlaid Diminutive Commode Jewelry Box

Located in Tampa, FL

1800s French inlaid diminutive commode. It is a salesman sample converted into a jewelry box with the two deep compartments and back lined in velvet.

Category

Early 1800s French Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Brass

Circa 1920s Merry Go Round Sample
Circa 1920s Merry Go Round Sample

Circa 1920s Merry Go Round Sample

$720Sale Price|55% Off

H 14.25 in Dm 13.75 in

Circa 1920s Merry Go Round Sample

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A circa 1920s American salesman's sample of a playground suspension merry go round.

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century English Walnut Miniature Chiffonier
Mid-19th Century English Walnut Miniature Chiffonier

Mid-19th Century English Walnut Miniature Chiffonier

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A charming 19th century Victorian walnut miniature walnut chiffonier having mirrored back to superstructure over shaped top and three cupboard doors with mirrored panels (This ...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Miniature Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century Miniature Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th Century Miniature Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$2,450

H 11.75 in W 10.38 in D 5.25 in

19th Century Miniature Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

This was most likely a very fine salesman's sample. In the 18th and 19th centuries, craftsmen would carry these small examples around the country to show potential clients what they...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Bone, Mahogany

Alpine Kitchen Diorama
Alpine Kitchen Diorama

Alpine Kitchen Diorama

$12,500

H 21.75 in W 39.5 in D 20 in

Alpine Kitchen Diorama

Located in Greenwich, CT

An extremely rare piece of folk-art, perhaps made as salesman sample diorama for an interior decorator.

Category

1910s Swiss Folk Art Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

Georgian Oak Kneehole Desk, George III Style, England, Circa 1750
Georgian Oak Kneehole Desk, George III Style, England, Circa 1750

Georgian Oak Kneehole Desk, George III Style, England, Circa 1750

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

This beautiful little miniature antique desk is almost certainly a travelling salesmans sample piece. It's form is quite rare and it is intricately designed, making it quite unlikely...

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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Oak

Vintage Westfield Bikes Framed Parts Display
Vintage Westfield Bikes Framed Parts Display

Vintage Westfield Bikes Framed Parts Display

$1,000

H 21.5 in W 25.75 in D 3 in

Vintage Westfield Bikes Framed Parts Display

Located in Dekalb, IL

This piece serves as a salesman sample-type display used to advertise the various hardware and attachments manufactured by Westfield.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Steel

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Salesman's Sample Chippendale Chest
Salesman's Sample Chippendale Chest

Salesman's Sample Chippendale Chest

Unavailable

H 7 in W 7 in D 6 in

Salesman's Sample Chippendale Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

Salesman's sample Chippendale style chest with carved ivory knobs and two over two drawers, circa 1780s.

Category

1780s Chippendale Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Ivory, Mahogany, Pine

Lockside Four Drawer Salesmans Sample Chest
Lockside Four Drawer Salesmans Sample Chest

Lockside Four Drawer Salesmans Sample Chest

Unavailable

H 15 in W 13 in D 9.5 in

Lockside Four Drawer Salesmans Sample Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1840s Lockside four drawer salesman's sample size mahogany chest with key. Made in England in the 19th century and crafted for portable use.

Category

19th Century English Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Mahogany

Miniature Copper Kettle, Salesman's Sample
Miniature Copper Kettle, Salesman's Sample

Miniature Copper Kettle, Salesman's Sample

Unavailable

H 3.38 in Dm 3 in

Miniature Copper Kettle, Salesman's Sample

Located in East Geelong, VIC

This miniature copper kettle was probably a salesman's sample, which would be far easier to carry around than a proper sized one.

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Copper

Rare American Federal Period Mahogany Salesman Sample Hooded Cradle
Rare American Federal Period Mahogany Salesman Sample Hooded Cradle

Rare American Federal Period Mahogany Salesman Sample Hooded Cradle

Located in Miami, FL

American Federal mahogany salesman sample hooded cradle.

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Mahogany

Salesman's Sample Miniature Bombay Chest Hutch c.1890
Salesman's Sample Miniature Bombay Chest Hutch c.1890

Salesman's Sample Miniature Bombay Chest Hutch c.1890

Unavailable

H 19 in W 16.75 in D 7 in

Salesman's Sample Miniature Bombay Chest Hutch c.1890

Located in Pasadena, CA

Walnut cupboard with ornate brass pulls, a great salesman sample.

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19th Century Dutch Antique Salesman Samples

Miniature Antiques Salesman's Sample French Louis 15th Style Chest
Miniature Antiques Salesman's Sample French Louis 15th Style Chest

Miniature Antiques Salesman's Sample French Louis 15th Style Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

A miniature antiques Louis 15th style with bronze mounts Salesman's sample executed in burled walnut veneer.

Category

1860s European Louis XV Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Walnut

Miniature Salesman Sample 4 Drawer Chest
Miniature Salesman Sample 4 Drawer Chest

Miniature Salesman Sample 4 Drawer Chest

Unavailable

H 13 in W 7.75 in D 4.88 in

Miniature Salesman Sample 4 Drawer Chest

Located in Naples, FL

This charming miniature salesman sample 4 drawer chest is perfect for collectors who appreciate antique pieces.

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Miniature Antique French Salesman's Sample, Mahogany with Bronze Mounts
Miniature Antique French Salesman's Sample, Mahogany with Bronze Mounts

Miniature Antique French Salesman's Sample, Mahogany with Bronze Mounts

Located in Hudson, NY

19th century French Louis XV style miniature salesman's sample commode. Made of satinwood and kingswood, having Bronze mounts, with Rouge marble top.

Category

1860s European Louis XV Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Kingwood

1920s Salesman Sample National Store Supply Oil Pump Dispenser
1920s Salesman Sample National Store Supply Oil Pump Dispenser

1920s Salesman Sample National Store Supply Oil Pump Dispenser

By National Store Specialty Co.

Located in Orange, CA

We were told this was a salesman sample with original carrying case. Very Hard to find in this condition and complete with original marked carrying case.

Category

1920s American Other Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

Miniature Salesman's Sample Rococo Commode, Italy, Early 19th Century
Miniature Salesman's Sample Rococo Commode, Italy, Early 19th Century

Miniature Salesman's Sample Rococo Commode, Italy, Early 19th Century

Located in Hudson, NY

This minature Salesmans sample - has scenic marquetry in elm and mahogany, on all sides, and the top has The letter "D" in the center.

Category

Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wool

Vintage Salesman's Sample Chest
Vintage Salesman's Sample Chest

Vintage Salesman's Sample Chest

Unavailable

H 18.5 in W 23.5 in D 13.5 in

Vintage Salesman's Sample Chest

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Very nice miniature dresser with brass hardware and detail

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Brass

Miniature Chest / Salesman Sample
Miniature Chest / Salesman Sample

Miniature Chest / Salesman Sample

Unavailable

H 16.5 in W 12.25 in D 5.5 in

Miniature Chest / Salesman Sample

Located in Charleston, SC

Antique Miniature Chest.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

Extremely Rare Antique Mexican Tardan Company Salesman Sample Sombrero
Extremely Rare Antique Mexican Tardan Company Salesman Sample Sombrero

Extremely Rare Antique Mexican Tardan Company Salesman Sample Sombrero

By Tardan Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

Extremely rare early 20th century handmade salesman's sample sombrero, made by the Tardan Company, the most important sombrero and hat manufacturer in Mexico.

Category

1910s Mexican Antique Salesman Samples

Set of 5 19th Century Salesman Sample Glasses in Glass Dome
Set of 5 19th Century Salesman Sample Glasses in Glass Dome

Set of 5 19th Century Salesman Sample Glasses in Glass Dome

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

This is a very nice and quirky set of 5 different 19th century salesman sample glasses. One is a beautiful violet color with swirls in it.

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

American Salesman's Sample or Child's Sofa, J &J W Meeks, NY
American Salesman's Sample or Child's Sofa, J &J W Meeks, NY

American Salesman's Sample or Child's Sofa, J &J W Meeks, NY

By J. & J.W. Meeks

Located in Long Island, NY

A rare and important American salesman sample or child's sofa by J & J W Meeks, NY, circa 1840.

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Blacksmith Made Plow Salesman's Sample
Blacksmith Made Plow Salesman's Sample

Blacksmith Made Plow Salesman's Sample

Unavailable

H 4 in W 3 in D 16 in

Blacksmith Made Plow Salesman's Sample

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1840s Blacksmith made plow found in a Stonington, Connecticut farm. The piece measures 16.00 Inches and is mounted on a later stand. Please note of wear consistent with age. Ma...

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1840s American Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Iron

Salesman Sample of Window Sash Mechanism
Salesman Sample of Window Sash Mechanism

Salesman Sample of Window Sash Mechanism

Unavailable

H 28 in W 5 in D 5 in

Salesman Sample of Window Sash Mechanism

Located in North Egremont, MA

Cast iron and oak working model of a Victorian window raising mechanism, extensive stenciled text states "patent applied for Dr. I. Buckman, manufactured and sold by M. & J....

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Salesman Samples

20th Century White Glazed Terracotta Lion Salesman Sample
20th Century White Glazed Terracotta Lion Salesman Sample

20th Century White Glazed Terracotta Lion Salesman Sample

By Northwestern Terra Cotta Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Seldom found original and intact early 20th century white glazed figural terra cotta freestanding rearing lion diminutive statue fabricated as an advertising piece by the northwester...

Category

1920s American Renaissance Revival Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Terracotta

Apprentice Model or Salesman's Sample Miniature Oak Sideboard
Apprentice Model or Salesman's Sample Miniature Oak Sideboard

Apprentice Model or Salesman's Sample Miniature Oak Sideboard

Located in Toronto, ON

Finely detailed and crafted this object is in mint condition. A wonderful example of old school workmanship and training.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Oak

Antique Miniature Chest
Antique Miniature Chest

Antique Miniature Chest

Unavailable

H 12 in W 13.5 in D 5.75 in

Antique Miniature Chest

Located in Charleston, SC

Antique miniature chest salesman sample

Category

19th Century English Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

Minature Biedermeier chest of drawers, 19th c.
Minature Biedermeier chest of drawers, 19th c.

Minature Biedermeier chest of drawers, 19th c.

Unavailable

H 16 in W 19.25 in D 12 in

Minature Biedermeier chest of drawers, 19th c.

Located in Hudson, NY

German circa 1820 - 30. Probably a salesman's sample

Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Baroque Miniature Vitrine Cabinet
Dutch Baroque Miniature Vitrine Cabinet

Dutch Baroque Miniature Vitrine Cabinet

Unavailable

H 20.75 in W 19 in D 3 in

Dutch Baroque Miniature Vitrine Cabinet

Located in Stamford, CT

Dutch Baroque style miniature vitrine cabinet in mahogany, possibly a salesman's sample, circa 1760s. Made in the Netherlands.

Category

1760s Dutch Baroque Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Mahogany

Horse Drawn Rake Model
Horse Drawn Rake Model

Horse Drawn Rake Model

Unavailable

H 4.25 in W 24.5 in D 13.5 in

Horse Drawn Rake Model

Located in New York, NY

American, 19th c. patent model or salesman's sample of a horse drawn rake - a farm implement.

Category

19th Century American Antique Salesman Samples

Child's Highback Chair
Child's Highback Chair

Child's Highback Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This chair was most probably a salesman's sample or a custom version of this wingback gem.

Category

19th Century American Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Oak

Good Charles I Miniature Oak Chest
Good Charles I Miniature Oak Chest

Good Charles I Miniature Oak Chest

Unavailable

H 14.75 in W 24 in D 12 in

Good Charles I Miniature Oak Chest

Located in New York, NY

This piece is too small to be called a child's chest so could well be an apprentice piece or early salesman's sample.

Category

1620s English Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Oak

Faux Bamboo Miniature Washstand with Marble Top
Faux Bamboo Miniature Washstand with Marble Top

Faux Bamboo Miniature Washstand with Marble Top

Unavailable

H 17.5 in W 17 in D 9.5 in

Faux Bamboo Miniature Washstand with Marble Top

Located in Hudson, NY

Probably Victorian era salesman's sample or made by a talented hobbyist. Also works well as a small table next to a chair or sofa.

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1890s North American Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Marble

Pair of Handmade Antique Boots
Pair of Handmade Antique Boots

Pair of Handmade Antique Boots

Unavailable

H 2.05 in W 3.27 in D 1.19 in

Pair of Handmade Antique Boots

Located in London, Greenwich

Pair of handmade antique boots. Either traveling salesman sample or apprentice pieces. Made in England completely by hand from leather and dating from circa 1900.

Category

19th Century English Folk Art Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Leather

Early 19th C Miniature Italian Walnut Commode
Early 19th C Miniature Italian Walnut Commode

Early 19th C Miniature Italian Walnut Commode

Unavailable

H 9 in W 12.75 in D 5 in

Early 19th C Miniature Italian Walnut Commode

Located in Oakville, ON

It’s a unique salesman’s sample in miniature form nicely crafted used to show clients in hopes a full size one would be ordered or to give a client an example of what can be done sho...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Miniature Louis XV Style Marble Commode
Miniature Louis XV Style Marble Commode

Miniature Louis XV Style Marble Commode

Unavailable

H 12.5 in W 16.5 in D 8.5 in

Miniature Louis XV Style Marble Commode

Located in Woodbury, CT

A salesman's sample miniature chest with a replaced grey marble chest.

Category

19th Century Louis XV Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional San Francisco Cable Car Model
Exceptional San Francisco Cable Car Model

Exceptional San Francisco Cable Car Model

Unavailable

H 7 in W 19.5 in D 6.5 in

Exceptional San Francisco Cable Car Model

By Henry J. Rohrbach

Located in New York, NY

American, 1885, patent model or salesman's sample of a cable car crafted of brass and steel.

Category

19th Century American Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Brass, Steel

Early Plow Salesman's Sample
Early Plow Salesman's Sample

Early Plow Salesman's Sample

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H 20 in W 36 in D 14 in

Early Plow Salesman's Sample

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is an early and very well made miniature salesman's sample. Because of it's size it may also have been an in store display.

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Salesman Samples

William lV mahogany salesman sample chest
William lV mahogany salesman sample chest

William lV mahogany salesman sample chest

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H 14 in W 14.25 in D 10.5 in

William lV mahogany salesman sample chest

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

William lV mahogany salesman sample chest of drawers, circa 1840

Category

19th Century English Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

19th Century Salesman’s Sample of a Chest
19th Century Salesman’s Sample of a Chest

19th Century Salesman’s Sample of a Chest

Located in Tarrytown, NY

19th century salesman’s sample of a chest.

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19th Century Antique Salesman Samples

Salesman Sample Woodburning Stove
Salesman Sample Woodburning Stove

Salesman Sample Woodburning Stove

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H 25.5 in W 17.5 in D 15.5 in

Salesman Sample Woodburning Stove

Located in Petaluma, CA

This is not a miniature or a toy. It is truly a salesman sample. This particular model was carried around by the salesmen selling "Quick Meal" stoves.

Category

19th Century American Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Louis XV chinosserie decorated salesman sample commode
Louis XV chinosserie decorated salesman sample commode

Louis XV chinosserie decorated salesman sample commode

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Louis XV chinosserie decorated salesman sample (miniature) bombe commode, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Brass

American Empire Salesman Sample Chest of Drawers
American Empire Salesman Sample Chest of Drawers

American Empire Salesman Sample Chest of Drawers

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H 13.25 in W 12.75 in D 7.25 in

American Empire Salesman Sample Chest of Drawers

Located in Savannah, GA

An American Empire mahogany miniature salesman's sample chest of drawers, mid-19th century. 12 ¾ inches wide by 7 ¼ inches deep by 13 ¼ inches tall

Category

19th Century American American Empire Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Mahogany

1900 Salesman Sample Of A Step Back Cupboard
1900 Salesman Sample Of A Step Back Cupboard

1900 Salesman Sample Of A Step Back Cupboard

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H 28 in W 17.25 in D 10.5 in

1900 Salesman Sample Of A Step Back Cupboard

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1900 Salesman sample of a step back cupboard.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century French Salesman Sample Cupboard
Early 19th Century French Salesman Sample Cupboard

Early 19th Century French Salesman Sample Cupboard

Located in Tampa, FL

A wonderful salesman sample cupboard with fabulous marquetry inlaid block design, brass gallery top, interior shelf and a lower drawer.

Category

1810s French Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Brass

c.1900 French Cherry Miniature Salesman's Sample Commode
c.1900 French Cherry Miniature Salesman's Sample Commode

c.1900 French Cherry Miniature Salesman's Sample Commode

Located in Highwood, IL

Stunning and very well made French Empire salesman's sample commode made from cherrywood with columns, 3 dovetailed drawers and a hidden drawer on top.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Cherry

Vintage Maxfield Parrish Salesman Sample Calendar “Daydreams” C1939
Vintage Maxfield Parrish Salesman Sample Calendar “Daydreams” C1939

Vintage Maxfield Parrish Salesman Sample Calendar “Daydreams” C1939

Located in Big Flats, NY

Vintage Maxfield Parrish Salesman Sample Calendar “Daydreams” Signed C1939 Measures - 27 7/8" x 20" x 1/8" This vintage 1939 salesman sample calendar features the artwork 'Daydreams...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Salesman's Sample Miniature Rocking Chair
Early 20th Century Salesman's Sample Miniature Rocking Chair

Early 20th Century Salesman's Sample Miniature Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a wonderful example of a salesman sample or even great for a doll's or teddy bear collector.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Salesman Samples

Salesman's Sample Victorian Mahogany Extension Table with Leaves
Salesman's Sample Victorian Mahogany Extension Table with Leaves

Salesman's Sample Victorian Mahogany Extension Table with Leaves

Located in San Francisco, CA

A well-crafted English Victorian salesman's sample of a mahogany 3-leaf dining table, complete with leaf holder, the table with turned legs ending in brass casters.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Brass

Antique & Miniature Salesman Sample Cast Iron Anvil 19th C
Antique & Miniature Salesman Sample Cast Iron Anvil 19th C

Antique & Miniature Salesman Sample Cast Iron Anvil 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique & Miniature Salesman Sample Cast Iron Anvil 19th C Measures- 4''H x 3.5''W x 9.5'' long

Category

19th Century Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Iron

Salesman Sample Regency Dining Table, circa 1820s
Salesman Sample Regency Dining Table, circa 1820s

Salesman Sample Regency Dining Table, circa 1820s

Located in Incline Village, NV

Salesman sample items were used by sales people to take their wares on the road and sell items to merchants in their places of business.

Category

19th Century British Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

Antique Empire Salesman Sample Chest of Drawers
Antique Empire Salesman Sample Chest of Drawers

Antique Empire Salesman Sample Chest of Drawers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique Empire mahogany and birch salesman sample chest of drawers, circa 1820. With a rectangular birch top, a protruding frieze drawer, two larger lower drawers with flame mahogany...

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1820s European Empire Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Steam Engine Tractor Patent Model Salesman Sample C1910
Antique Steam Engine Tractor Patent Model Salesman Sample C1910

Antique Steam Engine Tractor Patent Model Salesman Sample C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Steam Engine Tractor Patent Model Salesman Sample Unsigned C1910 Measures - 10 1/4" x 13 1/8" x 7 1/8" This antique steam engine tractor model, dating back to circa 1910, is...

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Early 20th Century Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

Antique Miniature Oak Salesman Sample Gallery Dresser Dollhouse Chest
Antique Miniature Oak Salesman Sample Gallery Dresser Dollhouse Chest

Antique Miniature Oak Salesman Sample Gallery Dresser Dollhouse Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique miniature quartersawn oak salesman sample or doll furniture bowfront chest of four drawers with gallery edge or back splash and black drawer pulls.

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19th Century Rustic Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Oak

Antique Primitive Early American Miniature Salesman Sample Walnut Doll Bed
Antique Primitive Early American Miniature Salesman Sample Walnut Doll Bed

Antique Primitive Early American Miniature Salesman Sample Walnut Doll Bed

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Primitive early American miniature salesman sample walnut bed with two pillows. Measures: 18".   

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19th Century American Classical Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Walnut

Antique Miniature Oak Salesman Sample Dresser Chest Toy Doll Furniture
Antique Miniature Oak Salesman Sample Dresser Chest Toy Doll Furniture

Antique Miniature Oak Salesman Sample Dresser Chest Toy Doll Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique salesman sample quartersawn oak dresser or jewelry keepsake chest with five drawers.

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Oak

19th Century Miniature Mahogany Salesman Sample Chest of Drawers with Inlay
19th Century Miniature Mahogany Salesman Sample Chest of Drawers with Inlay

19th Century Miniature Mahogany Salesman Sample Chest of Drawers with Inlay

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century miniature mahogany Salesman Sample chest of drawers with inlay Beautiful salesman sample chest of drawers from stunning flame mahogany drawer fronts and inlay.

Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Salesman’s Sample Handmade Leather Boots
Late 19th Century Salesman’s Sample Handmade Leather Boots

Late 19th Century Salesman’s Sample Handmade Leather Boots

Located in London, GB

Late 19th century Salesman’s sample handmade leather boots. We are proud to offer a most unusual and highly collectible pair of late 19th century miniature handmade shoe shop displa...

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1880s British Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Maxfield Parrish Salesman Sample Calendar “Sunrise” Signed C1937
Art Deco Maxfield Parrish Salesman Sample Calendar “Sunrise” Signed C1937

Art Deco Maxfield Parrish Salesman Sample Calendar “Sunrise” Signed C1937

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Maxfield Parrish Salesman Sample Calendar “Sunrise” C1937 Measures - 32 3/4" x 20 5/8" x 1 1/8" An antique salesman sample calendar featuring the artwork 'Sunrise' by Maxfie...

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Early 20th Century Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Paper

Victorian Salesman Sample Miniature Oak Bookcase Curio Cabinet with Mirror
Victorian Salesman Sample Miniature Oak Bookcase Curio Cabinet with Mirror

Victorian Salesman Sample Miniature Oak Bookcase Curio Cabinet with Mirror

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique oak salesman sample miniature bar cabinet with mirrored back splash, glass front doors and three shelves.

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Oak

Antique Miniature Victorian Salesman Sample Drop-Leaf Gateleg Dining Table
Antique Miniature Victorian Salesman Sample Drop-Leaf Gateleg Dining Table

Antique Miniature Victorian Salesman Sample Drop-Leaf Gateleg Dining Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century antique Victorian miniature salesman sample drop-leaf gateleg dining table. Features a plank top with oval gateleg extensions.

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century French Appliqué Framed Fashion Salesman Samples
19th Century French Appliqué Framed Fashion Salesman Samples

19th Century French Appliqué Framed Fashion Salesman Samples

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century French Appliqué Framed Fashion Salesman Samples These charming pieces are dated 1876, they are advertisements for illustrated Magazines which have been dressed in colou...

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19th Century Antique Salesman Samples

Early Miniature Flexible Flyer Salesman's Sample Counter Display
Early Miniature Flexible Flyer Salesman's Sample Counter Display

Early Miniature Flexible Flyer Salesman's Sample Counter Display

By Flexible Flyer

Located in Peekskill, NY

The size is much smaller than anything they ever had in production and that will make it a salesman's sample. The turned wood and brass articulated Stand must have made it an in stor...

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Salesman Samples

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French Louis XV Style Painted Queen Size Bed circa 1950

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Wood

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Located in Morristown, NJ

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Located in Sofia, BG

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$2,517

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Located in Madrid, ES

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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Salesman Samples

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Wood, Mahogany

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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$3,950

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Located in Miami, FL

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Brass

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French Early 20th Century Folding Iron Bed

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$2,800

H 39 in W 76 in D 48 in

French Early 20th Century Folding Iron Bed

Located in Buchanan, NY

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Iron

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Located in Echt, NL

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique Salesman Samples

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Early 20th Century Metal Bed, Silvered Finish, Brass Accents, France
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Early 20th Century Metal Bed, Silvered Finish, Brass Accents, France

Located in Stockbridge, GA

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Early 20th Century French Antique Salesman Samples

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Brass, Metal

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19th Century Swedish Miniature  Chest of Drawers with original paint Country

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Located in Boden, SE

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$3,675 / item

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By Bramble

Located in Westwood, NJ

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Wood

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Antique Single Bed Metal Headboard

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$1,100

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Located in Sheffield, MA

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Antique Salesman Samples For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique salesman samples is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique salesman samples — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Antique salesman samples have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique salesman samples to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Folk Art and Industrial antique salesman samples are of considerable interest. Many antique salesman samples are appealing in their simplicity, but Hebbar, J. & J.W. Meeks and Ransome, Sims & Jefferies produced popular antique salesman samples that are worth a look.

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