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. Th...
Aluminum, Iron
c. 1910 Frantz Premier Salesman Sample Vacuum Sweeper
Located in Dekalb, IL
1910s; Premier Vaccum Cleaner Co. - Cleveland, OH The Frantz Premier vacuum, also known as "the broomstick," was an electric sweeper designed by James B. Kirby, who would later beco...
Steel
$450Sale Price|47% Off
19th c. Spark Salesman's Sample Pot Belly Stove
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT 19th C. 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 rele...
Iron
Vintage MATACO Knobs and Fixtures Salesman Sample Case
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1940s/1950s; MATACO (Machine and Tool Accessories Company), Inc. - Cleveland, OH Fitted machinist’s gauge and setup tool set housed in a black textured carrying case with dual me...
Metal, Steel
Vintage Fire Hydrant Cutaway Salesman Sample by Clow
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1950s-1960s; Clow Corporation - Oskaloosa, IA Factory cutaway demonstrator model of a Clow fire hydrant, mounted vertically on a hardwood display base and housed in its original ...
Metal, Iron
Early 20th Century Enterprise Traveling Salesman Sadiron Sample Kit
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1900s-1910s; Enterprise Manufacturing Co. - Philadelphia, PA Antique traveling salesman sample kit containing removable-handle sadirons manufactured by Enterprise Manufacturing C...
Brass, Cast Iron
Bermuda King Portable Swimming Pool Salesman Sample Display Case
Located in Dekalb, IL
1960s-1970s; Bermuda King, Inc. - Indianapolis, IN Portable salesman's display case containing a miniature Bermuda King swimming pool model and original promotional graphics. Desig...
Aluminum
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.
Cherry
American 4 Drawer Antique Salesman's Sample Cherry Veneered Chest
Located in Morristown, NJ
This attractive salesman sample is characterful with a lovely deep aged cherry color.
Wood, Cherry
Vintage Fold-Away Dining Set Salesman Sample by Inwall
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1930s-1950s; Inwall Fixtures Company - Clearwater, FL Salesman's sample demonstrating a patented fold-away dining set manufactured by the Inwall Fixtures Company. Constructed as ...
Wood
$157Sale Price|65% Off
Small 17" Cast Iron Vintage Salesman Sample Chippendale Chair
Located in Waxahachie, TX
This small cast iron armchair is a unique addition to any collection. It stands at 17 inches tall and was used as a salesman's sample. The armchair is made from durable cast iron and...
Iron
Vintage "Four Roses" Lighted Sign Salesman Sample in Case
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1930s-1940s; Majestic Creations, Inc. for Four Roses Distillers Company - New York City, NY Illuminated countertop advertising display produced for Four Roses Distillers Company,...
Plastic
Early 20th Century JW Wilson Salesman Sample Buggy Seat
Located in Dekalb, IL
1890s-1910s; J. W. Wilson's Swing Seat, Manchester, NH. In the late 1800s, drivers of wagons and heavy carriages known as "drays" had a problem, and this wooden salesman sample seat...
Steel
Cast Iron Salesman's Sample Hand Water Pump c.1880-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
Given its small scale, it was likely manufactured as a salesman's sample used to showcase agricultural well equipment.
Cast Iron
Vintage "Esther Williams" Octagonal Residential Pool Salesman Sample by Delair
Located in Dekalb, IL
. - White Plains, NY Highly detailed illuminated salesman sample display promoting Esther Williams residential swimming pools, housed within a custom folding presentation case finis...
Plastic
Vintage Petite Salesman Sample Wooden Glider / Double Swing Tabletop Model
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Folk Art petite two-swing glider (likely a Salesman Sample advertising the sale of the full size model or a store display model), ca. 1920s, USA. Functional, attractive piece...
Metal
Vintage "Esther Williams" Rectangular Residential Pool Salesman Sample by Delair
Located in Dekalb, IL
. - White Plains, NY Illuminated salesman sample display promoting Esther Williams residential swimming pools, housed in a custom blue textured folding presentation case embossed wi...
Plastic
Vintage Twin-Dor Sliding Shower Door Salesman Sample Display Case
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1950s; Twin-Dor Corp. - New York City, NY This traveling salesman sample was produced to demonstrate the Twin-Dor sliding shower door system to dealers, contractors, and prospect...
Acrylic, Paper
Early 20th-century German Salesman’s Sample of an Iron Radiator
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a vintage salesman's sample radiator. Produced between 1900 and 1920, it was created as a high-quality, miniature prototype to showcase casting capabilities and heating p...
Cast Iron
c. 1900 Salesman Sample Stainless Cooling Machine by WF Dougherty
Located in Dekalb, IL
Early 1900s; W.F. Dougherty & Sons - Philadelphia, PA This stainless steel salesman sample cooling machine is something rarely seen. William F. Dougherty was born December 11, 1...
Stainless Steel
Francis Mecum 1891 Walking Plow Salesman Sample with Museum Display
Located in Dekalb, IL
Exceptionally detailed scale salesman's model of Francis L. Mecum's innovative 1891 walking plow, accompanied by a professionally framed museum display featuring The Chico Enterprise...
Metal
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. Originally establi...
Brass
J.C. Carlile Industrial Tank System Salesman Sample Model with Case
Located in Dekalb, IL
Carlile Corp. - Denver, CO Salesman's sample industrial tank system model with its original fitted carrying case.
Metal, Aluminum
Late 19th Century German Bathub Boiler Salesman Sample by Prof. Junkers
Located in Dekalb, IL
This rare early 20th-century salesman's sample demonstrates the Junkers Bathtub Boiler-a domestic gas-fired water heater designed to heat and deliver water directly to a bath or show...
Enamel, Cast Iron
Late 19th Century German Bathub Boiler Salesman Sample by Prof. Junkers
Located in Dekalb, IL
This rare early 20th-century salesman's sample demonstrates the Junkers Bathtub Boiler-a domestic gas-fired water heater designed to heat and deliver water directly to a bath or show...
Copper, Enamel, Cast Iron
Late 19th Century French Cast Iron Salesman Sample Plow by Morcrette
Located in Dekalb, IL
1860s-70s; François Morcrette - Cugny, Aisne, France Morcrette (sometimes spelled Morcrétté) was a blacksmith and plow manufacturer based in the small town of Cugny in the mid-to-la...
Steel, Iron
Vintage "Tap-A-Larm" Home Protector System Salesman Sample Panel by Honeywell
By Honeywell
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1960s; Honeywell International - Minneapolis, MN Mid-century Home Protector System salesman sample alarm panel manufactured by Honeywell, produced specifically as a portable demo...
Metal
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....
Cane, Bentwood
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Mahogany Tilt-Top Tripod Table, Mini, Salesman or Example Sample
Located in New York, NY
An early 19th century mahogany tilt-top tripod table Mini, salesman or example sample. With tilt-top, tripod base.
Mahogany
1920s French Miniature Jewelry Chest / Salesman Sample / inlay. brass mounts
Located in Buffalo, NY
Possibly a Salesman Sample / inlay., satin , wood ,, brass mounts , brass detailing drawer fronts, Velvet lined,, compartments,, Dovetail front and back drawers.
Breccia Marble, Brass
Paul Frankl Style Salesman Sample Miniature Rattan Livingroom Set, 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Living set of Paul Frankl-style miniature rattan Salesman sample dollhouse furniture from 1950.
Rattan
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...
Brass
Vintage Italian Salesman Sample Louis XV Commode Jewelry Box Miniature Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Salesman Sample Louis XV Style Commode Jewelry Box Miniature Chest.
Wood
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.
Mahogany
$280Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Victorian Iron & Brass Salesman Sample Doll Dog Bed Miniature 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Victorian Salesman Sample bed frame. Made from iron with brass toppers. Antique salesman samples (a.k.a. salesman's samples, or salesmen samples) are small scale versi...
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Miniature Commode or Salesman’s Sample with Marble
Located in New Orleans, LA
Miniature pieces of furniture such as this are often referred to as salesman’s samples.
Marble, Brass
French Sales Sample Miniature Wicker Salon Set
Located in Queens, NY
French (1930\'s) miniature salesman\'s sample model of natural wicker 4 piece salon set with orange and black trim.
Rustic Old Hickory Child Salon Set, Late 19th Century, USA, 3-Piece
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory 3 piece miniature salesman\'s sample salon set comprising a hoop back rocking arm chair, settee & arm chair with rattan seats & backs.
Hickory
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