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1940s Salesman Sample Chippendale Chair
1940s Salesman Sample Chippendale Chair

1940s Salesman Sample Chippendale Chair

$262Sale Price|75% Off

H 20 in W 11.5 in D 12 in

1940s Salesman Sample Chippendale Chair

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Salesman sample from the 1940s most likely. Looks like it was made yesterday. Exquisitely

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chippendale Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

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

Category

Early 20th Century Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Antique Early 1900s French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble

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

Antique Salesman Sample Adjustable Box Spring

Located in Dekalb, IL

the ground and providing additional support to settling and lumpy mattresses. What makes this salesman

Category

Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Vintage Salesman Sample Tire Vulcanizing Machine
Vintage Salesman Sample Tire Vulcanizing Machine

Vintage Salesman Sample Tire Vulcanizing Machine

Located in Dekalb, IL

Vintage tire manufacturing and repair machine salesman sample. This piece would have been shopped

Category

Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

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

Vintage Hobart Crescent Dishwasher Salesmans Sample

Located in Dekalb, IL

entered the commercial warewashing market. This Crescent Dishwasher Salesman's Sample comes from the 1930s

Category

Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Steel

Salesman Sample Bauhaus Three Legged Stool
Salesman Sample Bauhaus Three Legged Stool

Salesman Sample Bauhaus Three Legged Stool

Located in Hanover, MA

Interesting and unusual miniature Bauhaus 3-leg stool, possibly a salesman's sample or maquette

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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

American Empire Salesman Sample Chest of Drawers

$680

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Empire Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

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. Beautifully made with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Salesmans Sample Drafting Desk by Hamilton
Vintage Salesmans Sample Drafting Desk by Hamilton

Vintage Salesmans Sample Drafting Desk by Hamilton

Located in Dekalb, IL

midcentury modern style while maintaining production practicality. This salesman sample demonstrates the full

Category

Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Antique Leather Wardrobe Travel Trunk Salesman Sample
Antique Leather Wardrobe Travel Trunk Salesman Sample

Antique Leather Wardrobe Travel Trunk Salesman Sample

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A rare antique leather and wood ribbed wardrobe travel trunk salesman sample with beautifully

Category

Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

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

Category

Early 20th Century German Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

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

in vacuum cleaners. This is the salesman sample that started a revolution in home cleaning. Kirby was

Category

Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

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

ABOUT 19th C. American Grey Iron Casting Co. "Spark" salesman's sample pot belly stove, cast iron

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

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

Miniature dresser with five drawers. Wonderful veneer finishes. Made as a salesman sample with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Burl

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

Antique Early 1900s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Cherry

Small 17" Cast Iron Vintage Salesman Sample Chippendale Chair
Small 17" Cast Iron Vintage Salesman Sample Chippendale Chair

Small 17" Cast Iron Vintage Salesman Sample Chippendale Chair

$180Sale Price|60% Off

H 17 in W 8 in D 9 in

Small 17" Cast Iron Vintage Salesman Sample Chippendale Chair

Located in Waxahachie, TX

and was used as a salesman's sample. The armchair is made from durable cast iron and has a sturdy seat

Category

20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

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

heavy carriages known as "drays" had a problem, and this wooden salesman sample seat provided a solution

Category

Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

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

. This attractive salesman sample is characterful with a lovely deep aged cherry color. This is one of

Category

Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Cherry

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

Early 1900s; W.F. Dougherty & Sons - Philadelphia, PA This stainless steel salesman sample

Category

Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

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

Antique 1890s Dutch Dutch Colonial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Tulipwood, Walnut

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

95950 from 1869. This salesman sample is made of cast iron. All pieces seem original. Includes a brass

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair English Regency Carved Hardwood Salesman Samples/Models of Boots/Shoes
Pair English Regency Carved Hardwood Salesman Samples/Models of Boots/Shoes

Pair English Regency Carved Hardwood Salesman Samples/Models of Boots/Shoes

$716Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 3.25 in W 6 in D 1.25 in

Pair English Regency Carved Hardwood Salesman Samples/Models of Boots/Shoes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of English Regency carved hardwood Salesman samples/models of leather boots. England, Circa

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Hardwood

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

Category

Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

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

salesman sample and nice patina, this 19th century French miniature secretary will be a lovely decorative

Category

Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian De Stijl Models and Miniatures

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

19th Century Mahogany Tilt-Top Tripod Table, Mini, Salesman or Example Sample
19th Century Mahogany Tilt-Top Tripod Table, Mini, Salesman or Example Sample

19th Century Mahogany Tilt-Top Tripod Table, Mini, Salesman or Example Sample

Located in Huntington, NY

An early 19th century mahogany tilt-top tripod table Mini, salesman or example sample. With

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Models and Miniat...

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Salesman's Sample Picnic Table c.1940
Vintage Salesman's Sample Picnic Table c.1940

Vintage Salesman's Sample Picnic Table c.1940

$550Sale Price|37% Off

H 7.5 in W 17.75 in D 13.75 in

Vintage Salesman's Sample Picnic Table c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Vintage salesman’s sample picnic table with three wooden slats for the table top and one

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

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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 Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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 Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Copper

Salesman Sample 1940s Metal Desk
Salesman Sample 1940s Metal Desk

Salesman Sample 1940s Metal Desk

Unavailable

H 11 in W 15.5 in D 10 in

Salesman Sample 1940s Metal Desk

Located in Berkeley, CA

Very nice and unusual scale of object, Industrial type with a piece of thick leather on top. Every drawer function.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

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....

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

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

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Dentist Salesman Sample Set
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Dentist Salesman Sample Set

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Dentist Salesman Sample Set

Unavailable

H 2.5 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Dentist Salesman Sample Set

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Interesting boxed set of three tooth samples exhibiting 10-karat gold fillings used in the

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

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 Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

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

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco/Bauhaus Salesman's Sample Furniture Group/Jindrich Halabala
Art Deco/Bauhaus Salesman's Sample Furniture Group/Jindrich Halabala

Art Deco/Bauhaus Salesman's Sample Furniture Group/Jindrich Halabala

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Winnetka, IL

A four-piece set of miniature tubular furniture attributed to the Czech designer Jindrich Halabala (1903-1973). Halabala was a modernist Czech furniture designer who created function...

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Salesman's Sample Desk
Salesman's Sample Desk

Salesman's Sample Desk

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H 10.25 in W 26.25 in D 11.75 in

Salesman's Sample Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

Model of a simple office desk, made of metal with vinyl top. Made in America circa 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures

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

glance you wouldn't think so. This is not a miniature or a toy. It is truly a salesman sample. This

Category

Antique 19th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Salesman's Sample Porcelain Toilet
Salesman's Sample Porcelain Toilet

Salesman's Sample Porcelain Toilet

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H 9 in W 7.5 in D 14 in

Salesman's Sample Porcelain Toilet

Located in Culver City, CA

Unusual sample, only 14 inches in length by 9 inches in height, Thomas Maddock and Son's: Ariston

Category

Vintage 1930s American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Kwikset SmartKey Salesman's Sample Lock
Kwikset SmartKey Salesman's Sample Lock

Kwikset SmartKey Salesman's Sample Lock

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H 9.06 in W 13 in D 11.03 in

Kwikset SmartKey Salesman's Sample Lock

Located in Mexico City, MX

A big rare SmartKey salesman's sample lock by American lockset manufacturer Kwikset. The metal and

Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Collection of Salesman Sample Ladders
Collection of Salesman Sample Ladders

Collection of Salesman Sample Ladders

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H 16 in W 0.5 in D 2 in

Collection of Salesman Sample Ladders

Located in Culver City, CA

Carefully hand constructed ladders made of oak and metal. 12" - 16" max height.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

19thc Salesman's Sample Brunswick Balke Collender Co. Liquor Decanter Bar w/Rail
19thc Salesman's Sample Brunswick Balke Collender Co. Liquor Decanter Bar w/Rail

19thc Salesman's Sample Brunswick Balke Collender Co. Liquor Decanter Bar w/Rail

By Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company 1

Located in Savannah, GA

I mean, have you ever? This rare travelling salesman sample miniature bar is in very good

Category

Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

1800s Fire Ladder Wagon Salesman's Sample
1800s Fire Ladder Wagon Salesman's Sample

1800s Fire Ladder Wagon Salesman's Sample

Located in Peekskill, NY

and little details that go far beyond a toy. I also call it a salesmen's sample but it can also be a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Miniature 19thc Salesman Sample Stepback Cupboard
Miniature 19thc Salesman Sample Stepback Cupboard

Miniature 19thc Salesman Sample Stepback Cupboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This cool miniature has all the bells and whistles of a early step back cupboard from New England but in tiny format.It has square nailed construction and great form.Great just sitti...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Models and Miniatures

Paul Frankl style Salesman Sample Rattan Set
Paul Frankl style Salesman Sample Rattan Set

Paul Frankl style Salesman Sample Rattan Set

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Cool salesman Sample Rattan set, after a design by Paul Frankl. I had a fit when i found this as

Category

Vintage 1930s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rattan, Wicker

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

Category

Antique 1810s French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

c.1890 French Miniature Armoire Salesman's Sample
c.1890 French Miniature Armoire Salesman's Sample

c.1890 French Miniature Armoire Salesman's Sample

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Unusual Brittany region antique French miniature armoire with full hinges and original lock.
These make great wall hangings!

Category

20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

19th Century Salesman's Sample Tilt-Top Table
19th Century Salesman's Sample Tilt-Top Table

19th Century Salesman's Sample Tilt-Top Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Mahogany and satinwood with a starburst patterned top, carved top edge, and a turned and reeded support on a tripod base with bun feet. With a wooden hinge on the bottom for the tilt...

Category

Antique 19th Century Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Mid Century Salesman Sample of Vogue Mannequin
Mid Century Salesman Sample of Vogue Mannequin

Mid Century Salesman Sample of Vogue Mannequin

Located in Astoria, NY

Small scale female form mannequin, used to sell larger mannequins in department stores.Pearlized lacquer over wood, on a beveled glass base.

Reduced From: $1,250

Category

20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Glass

Very Rare Smith Motor Wheel Salesmans Sample
Very Rare Smith Motor Wheel Salesmans Sample

Very Rare Smith Motor Wheel Salesmans Sample

By Smith Motor Wheel

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a 20 inch artillery style wheel and tire signed by Smith Motor Wheel Co. It still sits in the original leather strap carrying case.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures

Mid Century Salesman Sample Small Scale Dress Form
Mid Century Salesman Sample Small Scale Dress Form

Mid Century Salesman Sample Small Scale Dress Form

Located in Astoria, NY

This rare salesman sample of a mannequin is made from gold velvet and sits on a chrome base.

Category

20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Chrome

Pair Of Wonderful Salesman Sample Old Hickory Chairs
Pair Of Wonderful Salesman Sample Old Hickory Chairs

Pair Of Wonderful Salesman Sample Old Hickory Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PAIR OF OLD HICKORY SALESMAN SAMPLES OR SMALL CHILD PLAY CHAIRS. GREAT ON A SHELF OR FOR TEDDY

Category

Vintage 1930s American Side Chairs

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Salesman's Sample, Automatic Tin Clad Fire Door Display
Salesman's Sample, Automatic Tin Clad Fire Door Display

Salesman's Sample, Automatic Tin Clad Fire Door Display

By Dowson, Taylor and Co.

Located in Peekskill, NY

special. It's a lifelike working miniature salesman's sample of an automatic self-closing fire door. It is

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Models and Miniatures

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

production and that will make it a salesman's sample. The turned wood and brass articulated Stand must have

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures

Vintage Salesman's Sample Canvas Camping Tent c.1940
Vintage Salesman's Sample Canvas Camping Tent c.1940

Vintage Salesman's Sample Canvas Camping Tent c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Large vintage salesman’s sample green canvas tent with metal poles, two mesh windows on each

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Miniature Wicker Chair, Possibly Salesman Sample, circa 1900
Miniature Wicker Chair, Possibly Salesman Sample, circa 1900

Miniature Wicker Chair, Possibly Salesman Sample, circa 1900

Located in Petaluma, CA

The detail of this chair is so accurate that we can believe it may well be a salesman sample

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wicker

Miniature, Salesman's Sample Walnut French Armoire, 19th Century
Miniature, Salesman's Sample Walnut French Armoire, 19th Century

Miniature, Salesman's Sample Walnut French Armoire, 19th Century

Located in Petaluma, CA

. We cannot say for sure whether it was a salesman's sample or just a miniature, but since it pays such

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Antique Mahogany Tabletop Chest of Drawers, Salesman's Sample
Antique Mahogany Tabletop Chest of Drawers, Salesman's Sample

Antique Mahogany Tabletop Chest of Drawers, Salesman's Sample

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Highly polished finish with four graduated drawers with finely cast brass pulls. Raised on a carved block base. Condition: some chips to the frame, tarnished brass.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Models and Miniatures

Vintage Italian Miniature Bombay Commode - Salesman Sample Chest
Vintage Italian Miniature Bombay Commode - Salesman Sample Chest

Vintage Italian Miniature Bombay Commode - Salesman Sample Chest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Adorable 3 drawer miniature bombay chest Made in Italy. Item feautures lovely curvaceous form, brass pulls, and decoratively lined drawers.

Category

20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Salesman Sample Wine Screw Press Model
19th Century French Salesman Sample Wine Screw Press Model

19th Century French Salesman Sample Wine Screw Press Model

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce period handcrafted miniature grape screw-press machine salesman sample. Massive industrial

Category

Antique 19th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Froelich Furniture Mahogany Salesman Sample Miniature Empire Dresser Chest
Froelich Furniture Mahogany Salesman Sample Miniature Empire Dresser Chest

Froelich Furniture Mahogany Salesman Sample Miniature Empire Dresser Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage mahogany salesman sample Empire chest of three drawers, made in Indonesia for Froelich

Category

Mid-20th Century Empire Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Rustic Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

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

Category

Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Salesman's Sample Carriage Advertising the Seat Covering, circa 1900
Salesman's Sample Carriage Advertising the Seat Covering, circa 1900

Salesman's Sample Carriage Advertising the Seat Covering, circa 1900

By Eagle Tool and Metal Mfg.

Located in Petaluma, CA

sold many advertising and salesman sample items, but we've never seen this before.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Mirror, 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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Walnut

Antique Miniature Folk Art Primitive Salesman Sample Bookshelf Bookcase
Antique Miniature Folk Art Primitive Salesman Sample Bookshelf Bookcase

Antique Miniature Folk Art Primitive Salesman Sample Bookshelf Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

Turn of the century artisinal bookcase. Features a serpentine and saw tooth crown, four shelves, finished in black. Measure: 31".  

Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Models and Miniatures

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

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

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

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

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Miniature Salesman Sample American Empire Oak Tallboy Dresser Chest
Antique Miniature Salesman Sample American Empire Oak Tallboy Dresser Chest

Antique Miniature Salesman Sample American Empire Oak Tallboy Dresser Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

American Empire miniature salesman sample tallboy chest of drawers, circa 1850s. Made from

Category

Antique 1850s American Empire Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak, Pine

Rare English Georgian Miniature Antique Table, Salesman's Sample c. 1780
Rare English Georgian Miniature Antique Table, Salesman's Sample c. 1780

Rare English Georgian Miniature Antique Table, Salesman's Sample c. 1780

Located in Shippensburg, PA

serious collector of English antiques or anyone with a passion for miniatures and Salesman samples

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Early American Pine Cupboard Miniature Salesman Sample Cabinet
19th Century Early American Pine Cupboard Miniature Salesman Sample Cabinet

19th Century Early American Pine Cupboard Miniature Salesman Sample Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

19th century artisan cupboard. Made from pine with glass front, two interior shelves and two lower drawers and backsplash.

Category

Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Pine

Salesman's Sample Clawfoot Bathtub w/ Shower Attachment, All Original, 1920's
Salesman's Sample Clawfoot Bathtub w/ Shower Attachment, All Original, 1920's

Salesman's Sample Clawfoot Bathtub w/ Shower Attachment, All Original, 1920's

Located in Petaluma, CA

This wonderful Salesman's sample of a bathtub looks exactly like it should, has all the bells and

Category

Vintage 1920s American Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Miniature Antique American Federal Salesmans Sample Chest of Drawers, circa 1800
Miniature Antique American Federal Salesmans Sample Chest of Drawers, circa 1800

Miniature Antique American Federal Salesmans Sample Chest of Drawers, circa 1800

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An exceptional specimen, this well preserved work was likely crafted as a salesman's sample to

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Small Antique Swedish Foot Stool, Salesman's Sample Model, Mid-19th Century
Small Antique Swedish Foot Stool, Salesman's Sample Model, Mid-19th Century

Small Antique Swedish Foot Stool, Salesman's Sample Model, Mid-19th Century

Located in Uppsala, SE

Model of an antique Swedish foot stool from the mid-19th century. Most likely made for a sales man of furniture to show the customer a smaller version of the real thing. Made in Elm ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rattan, Elm

SALESMAN SAMPLE 1890 Barrels Moving Hand Cart Dolly In Oakwood, Iron & Copper
SALESMAN SAMPLE 1890 Barrels Moving Hand Cart Dolly In Oakwood, Iron & Copper

SALESMAN SAMPLE 1890 Barrels Moving Hand Cart Dolly In Oakwood, Iron & Copper

Located in Miami, FL

A late 19th century salesman sample of a hand moving cart truck. This is a miniature scale model

Category

Antique 1890s American Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Copper, Iron

Rare Half Moon Salesman Sample Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair and Rocking Chair
Rare Half Moon Salesman Sample Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair and Rocking Chair

Rare Half Moon Salesman Sample Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair and Rocking Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare Salesman Sample Mini Rattan livingroom set featuring a Paul Frankl style lounge chair, rocking

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rattan

Salesman's Sample Desk
Salesman's Sample Desk

Salesman's Sample Desk

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H 10.25 in W 26.25 in D 11.75 in

Salesman's Sample Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

Model of a simple office desk, made of metal with vinyl top. Made in America, circa 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

1800s Railway Car Salesman Sample
1800s Railway Car Salesman Sample

1800s Railway Car Salesman Sample

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H 15.75 in W 13 in D 14.25 in

1800s Railway Car Salesman Sample

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a nicely detailed Clerestory Parlor Railway Car salesman sample. It was created for the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Salesmans Sample Bar For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the salesmans sample bar you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every salesmans sample bar was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a salesmans sample bar — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A salesmans sample bar is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made salesmans sample bar has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hebbar, LaZ-Boy and Omersa are consistently popular.

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Among the earliest known uses of miniatures are models found in Egypt dating back to 3,000 B.C. They were placed in pyramids as part of religious ceremonies. Elsewhere in the ancient world, small-scale architectural models were used in burial rituals. Since then, people have made miniaturized models for a variety of purposes.

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