Salesman Sample

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

This rare cast iron pig was produced by the Moorman Manufacturing Company of Quincy, Illinois, as a traveling salesman’s sample in the 1930s. Designed to open on a central hinge, the...

. - White Plains, NY Illuminated salesman sample display promoting Esther Williams residential swimming pools, housed in a custom blue textured folding presentation case embossed wi...

. - White Plains, NY Highly detailed illuminated salesman sample display promoting Esther Williams residential swimming pools, housed within a custom folding presentation case finis...

Rare Menier Chocolatier Salesman Sample Sweets Suitcase Dimensions in inches: H 8.5” x W 12.5” x D 4.5” Age: Mid-20th century Origin: France (Paris) Condition: Aged Overview A one-...

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.

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...

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...

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.

This dual-sided configuration is typical of salesman samples, balancing an approachable front presentation with a practical, hands-on control interface on the back.

This piece may be a salesman sample radio given its carrying case.

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...

An exceptional Italian salesman's sample chest, dating to circa 1800–1820, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and ingenious cabinetry of the early 19th century.

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 ...

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.

Miniature salesman sample of a folding lawn swing featuring a painted cast metal frame with wooden slat seats and foot platform.

1878; New England Telephone & Telegraph Company - Boston, Massachusetts. Glazed wooden display case produced for New England Telephone & Telegraph, housing a graduated set of electr...

c. 1960s; Werner Degener Teaching Materials, G.m.b.H. - Hanover This piece shows a scaled-down, functional model of a trailer chassis. The model features Höhm-branded tires and appe...

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...

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 ...

Phenomenal pair of miniature wrought iron peacock chairs designed by John Salterini. This diminutive set of doll size chairs were made as sales samples featuring intricate iron work....

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

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,...

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 ...

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...

This promotional advertising store display box was made for the Detmer Woolens Company of the United States in circa 1945. This box was either sent to various clothing retailers or t...

French (1930's) miniature salesman's sample model of natural wicker 4 piece salon set with orange and black trim.  

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...

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.

Turn of the Century Metal Bowler of molded sheet metal, possibly a salesmans sample or display item. 1930s. Marked ELTON. 10.5" x 9" x 4.

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

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

Clavier, a bi-monthly music instructional magazine originating in 1962, likely designed this action model as a salesman sample / store display. Unique decorative item as well a train...

This piece features a combination-style lock partially encased in luctite. Likely a salesman sample or store display, this piece shows the complete functional lock including the rear...

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 ...

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...

Rare footed petite poolside Barbecue Salesmans Sample/Model or promotional Ashtray, Candy Dish or Incense Bowl made by Albert Manufacturing of Los Angeles California.

Reminds me of a milk truck from the 60s or a salesman sample in a car dealership. We were told an engineer that worked at Alamogordo, NM made this truck and a jeep which is listed se...

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

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.

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.

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

Buchanan and Sons - New York Antique oil cloth salesman sample. Despite boasting a gorgeous brass frame, this piece actually advertises the oil cloth seating within.

A late 19th century French Baroque style miniature buffet , traditionally made as a salesman sample or doll furniture. Made of solid walnut with rosewood rippled molding trim accents...

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 ...

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...

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...

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

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

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

Or whether it was made as a travelling salesmans sample piece, which is when a few items were produced as scale models but a well established workshop as a form of physical catalogue...

A charming mid-19th century mahogany two door miniature chiffonier having carved decoration to back and two-panelled below on original plinth (An unusual type of piece to see a mini...

Historically crafted as a meuble de maîtrise by a guild apprentice to demonstrate technical proficiency, or used as a traveling salesman's sample. Three dovetailed drawers with turne...

Historically crafted as a meuble de maîtrise by a guild apprentice to demonstrate technical proficiency, or used as a traveling salesman's sample. Perfect for storing treasured objec...

This is a singular piece, a framed vintage Chinese gilt and inkwash miniature six-fold paper screen, that was possibly a salesman's sample, and it is beautiful. This is from the la...

The scale, materials, and simplified execution are consistent with salesman samples or technical teaching models intended to demonstrate industrial machinery concepts to buyers, stud...

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...

Or whether it was made as a travelling salesmans sample piece, which is when a few items were produced as scale models buy a well established workshop as a form of physical catalogue...

The fact that it is an unused single panel and signed (they were usually not signed) suggests this was a salesman's sample. The larger version is Documented in the Lalique book by Ma...

These miniature chests were historically crafted as a meuble de maîtrise by a guild apprentice to demonstrate technical proficiency, or used as a traveling salesman's sample. Perfect...