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Salesman Sample Box

Vintage Detmer Woolens Advertising Store Display or Salesman's Sample Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Woolens Co. The bottom of the box has a small printed label indicating that the samples contained in the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Miniature Salesman's Sample French Louis XV Inlaid Jewelery Box
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
salesman’s sample, created with the same craftsmanship and detail as full-scale 19th-century furniture
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

19th Century French Empire Style Salesman Sample
Located in Dallas, TX
Charming French late 19th century Empire style salesman sample. Makes a fine accessory.
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

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Wood

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
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
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Antique 1880s English Decorative Boxes

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Ivory, Wood

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
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
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Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

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Steel

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
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Antique Early 1800s French Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

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
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Glass

Edwardian Salesman’s Sample Hat Box by Drew and Sons Trunk Makers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Salesman’s Sample Hat Box by Drew and Sons Trunk Makers This is a unique piece, it is a
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

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Champs Vintage "Salesman Sample" "Gift Certificate" Top Hat in Original Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Champs "Salesman Sample" "Gift Certificate" Top Hat in Original Box . Black plastic hat sample that
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1930s American Curiosities

Antique 1840s Miniature Salesman Sample Early American Dresser Chest Tallboy
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive antique miniature painted wood grain dresser or chest of drawers with glove box, circa
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Antique 1840s American Classical Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood

Miniature American Classical Salesman's Sample Chest of Drawers Box
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A fine American Classical salesman’s sample, the chest is crafted with fine attention to detail as
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of ...

Salesman’s Sample Edwardain Leather Hat Box and Hats, Drew and Sons Trunk Makers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Salesman’s sample Edwardian leather hat box and hats, drew and sons trunk makers This is a
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

1880s Salesman Sample of Victorian Armoire
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s salesman sample of Victorian armoire.
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Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

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Wood

1880s Salesman Sample of Victorian Armoire
1880s Salesman Sample of Victorian Armoire
H 15.25 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in
Vintage Lane Altavista Salesman Sample Pine Cedar Chest Jewelry Keepsake Box 9"
By Lane Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Lane Furniture pine and cedar chest jewelry, trinket or keepsake box. Made in Altavista
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Late 20th Century Country Decorative Boxes

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Cedar, Pine

Western Cowboy Wooden Hat Mold, American, circa 1890 'Salesman Sample Included'
By Stetson
Located in Incline Village, NV
included a Christmas, Santa Claus Stetson salesman sample box. This is, in fact, a salesman sample, but
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Hat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Miniature Secretary Salesmans Sample Jewelry Box, Denmark Early 1900's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 1920-40s Miniature oak slant-front secretary with multiple drawers. The 3 drawers to the secretary are locked with a single centrally placed brass needle rod, please see deta...
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Early 20th Century Danish Baroque Models and Miniatures

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Oak

Antique Salesman Sample Set of a Brass Fire Box with Accessories
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The box with an arch shaped opening and front grate (Height 7 1/4", length 6 1/2", depth 3 1/2
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Antique 19th Century Rustic Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Salesman’s Sample Victorian Painted Tin Hat Box, Drew and Sons Trunk Makers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Salesman’s sample Victorian painted tin hat box, drew and sons trunk makers This is a unique
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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Trunks and Luggage

Salesman's Sample Kit.
Located in New York, NY
box inscribed "Burson Fashion Hose - Knit to fit without a seam. Made in America". Mounted in shadow
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Early 20th Century American Shadow Boxes

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Cotton, Paper

Salesman's Sample Kit.
Salesman's Sample Kit.
H 13.25 in W 16 in D 1.25 in
Box Spring Salesman Sample
Located in High Point, NC
Small salesman sample of the famous "Rex" folding box springs made by Fort Pitt Bedding Pittsburgh
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Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Box Spring Salesman Sample
Box Spring Salesman Sample
H 2 in W 14.75 in D 10.5 in
American Mid-Century Salesman Sample Plastic the Rand Shoe with Original Box
By Roberts, Johnson and Rand
Located in Port Hope, ON
This American Mid-Century four and a half inch long salesman sample, chestnut brown plastic
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Plastic

German Rococo Style Walnut Inlaid Miniature Chest of Drawers or Jewelry Box
Located in Hudson, NY
's sample or jewelry box.
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Antique 19th Century European Rococo Models and Miniatures

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Walnut

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De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with small rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.  
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Ferehan Runner
Located in New York, NY
An authentic handmade antique Persian Ferehan runner. 3'5'' x 8'2'' Designed for a regional aristocratic clientele, the Ferahan region of West Central Persia developed a distinctiv...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Art Deco Leather and Sterling Silver Cigarette / Cigar Case
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Exquisite leather cigar case with sterling silver collar. Expands for differing lengths of small cigar or cigarettes. Made in the U.K. in the 1900-1920´s. It has the stamp of the re...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Leather and Sterling Silver Cigarette / Cigar Case
Art Deco Leather and Sterling Silver Cigarette / Cigar Case
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.55 in W 3.15 in D 0.63 in
Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Massive Set with Vintage Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
The academic nature in which designer Antione Heller looked to the past for inspiration also stems from the Beaux Arts movement. Cluny takes its name and inspiration from a real plac...
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Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

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Carrara Marble

Large antique George III quality copper pan
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique George III quality copper pan having a quality large George III copper pan with shaped handles to both sides.
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Antique Early 19th Century George III Metalwork

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Copper

Large antique George III quality copper pan
Large antique George III quality copper pan
$639
H 4.14 in W 17.72 in D 14.18 in
Vintage John Players Navy Cut Cigarette Advertising Shipping Crate or Box
By Imperial Amphora
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Made in the mid-1860s, this wooden and silk screened shipping crate was made for the iconic Player's Navy Cut cigarettes. The crate appears to have been shipped from England, and mos...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

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Wood

Vintage John Players Navy Cut Cigarette Advertising Shipping Crate or Box
Vintage John Players Navy Cut Cigarette Advertising Shipping Crate or Box
$1,200 Sale Price
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H 18.75 in W 25 in D 19 in
E F Caldwell Style Letter Box
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful renaissance revival red velvet with gilt bronze doré letter box with shields and putti. In the style of EF Caldwell (1851–1914), not signed. Circa 1890, New York, US.  
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Antique 1890s American Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

E F Caldwell Style Letter Box
E F Caldwell Style Letter Box
$2,450
H 10 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...
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Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs

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Upholstery, Yew

19th Century French Bronze Box with Semi Precious Stones
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French bronze box with semi precious stones. Lovely 19th century French Baroque style bronze box or jewel casket with semi precious stones retaining the original tufted...
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Jewelry Boxes

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Multi-gemstone, Bronze

English George I Walnut Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic traditional English George I period chest of drawers with solid walnut sides and highly figural walnut veneers on the drawer fronts and top surface. Having very old if not or...
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Antique 1760s English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts India, Gujarat, 2nd half of the 16th century, the silver mounts Goa or probably Lisbon ...
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Antique 16th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes

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Silver

19th Century Paul Storr Silver Tea Urn
By Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, Paul Storr
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinarily rare and masterfully crafted tea urn is by the hand of the master Georgian silversmith Paul Storr. Created by Storr while working for Rundell, Bridge and Rundell...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

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Silver

19th Century Paul Storr Silver Tea Urn
19th Century Paul Storr Silver Tea Urn
$88,500
H 16 in W 17.5 in D 16 in
Antique Travelling Vanity Case, English, Coromandel, Jewellery Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling vanity case. An English, coromandel jewellery box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Striking example with a suite of wonderful storage...
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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Glass, Wood

Pair Extraordinary Inlaid French Louis XV Kingwood Satinwood Bronze Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional pair of French Louis XV style nightstands showcases the artistry and elegance of fine 20th-century furniture making. Crafted from richly grained kingwood and satinwo...
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV End Tables

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Bronze

Pair Extraordinary Inlaid French Louis XV Kingwood Satinwood Bronze Nightstands
Pair Extraordinary Inlaid French Louis XV Kingwood Satinwood Bronze Nightstands
$1,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 29.25 in W 13.75 in D 11 in
19th Century Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Rustic Character
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian wooden blanket chest from the 19th century with brass hardware and rustic character. Introducing this 19th-century Indonesian wooden blanket chest, a charismatic fusion...
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

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Salesman Sample Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal salesman sample box for your home. Frequently made of wood, paper and brass, every salesman sample box was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect salesman sample box — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A salesman sample box, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one salesman sample box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Roberts, Johnson and Rand produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Salesman Sample Box?

The average selling price for a salesman sample box at 1stDibs is $1,217, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $3,226 for the highest priced.