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EC Brown Co. Salesman Sample Coffin, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
EC Brown & Co. Salesman Sample Coffin, Circa 1900 A rare EC Brown & Co. Salesman Sample Coffin
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century French Salesman Sample Chest with Inlay
Located in Tampa, FL
A late 18th century salesman sample, Fruitwood bow front three drawer chest from France. Marquetry
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19th Century French Antique Salesman Samples

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Fruitwood

Antique Victorian Pine Miniature Salesman Sample Vanity Dresser Cabinet Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Victorian salesman sample miniature pine mirrored dresser with one drawer over
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19th Century Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

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Mirror, Pine

Miniature Salesman Sample 19th Century American Dry Sink Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Miniature salesman sample 19th century American dry sink cabinet. Item features solid wood
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Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique Salesman Samples

Miniature Salesman s Sample Cottage Kitchen Cupboard American, Circa 1850
Located in Incline Village, NV
their original and extensive stenciling (see images); so unusual for a salesman sample model to have
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

Antique Horse-Drawn Coach Model or Salesman’s Sample
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large model Coach in very good condition and working well, possibly a salesman’s sample or
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Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique Salesman Samples

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Metal

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.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Metal

Small English 19th Century Gate Leg Drop Leaf Oak Table Salesman Sample
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rare small Victorian oak salesman sample Gate leg table. Boasting a marvelous top with two drop
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1910s English Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

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Oak

Fine Antique English Mahogany Salesman s Sample Bow-Front Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well crafted antique salesman’s sample with handsome wood, dove-tailed drawers and fine
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19th Century Georgian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Brass

Miniature Salesman s Sample Ironing Board and Iron, American, circa 1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
Salesman sample circa 1920 miniature ironing board accompanied by a hand painted metal iron, are
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Salesman Samples

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Metal

Miniature Salesman s Sample Victorian Chest of Drawers, American
Located in Incline Village, NV
This late 19th century miniature 5-drawer dresser was likely used as a salesman sample by an
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

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Wood

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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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Salesman Samples

English 19th Century Victorian Miniature Mahogany Cabinet or Salesman s Sample
Located in Hudson, NY
This well formed cabinet circa 1870 was made either as a child's toy or salesman's sample cabinet
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Mahogany

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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1890s American Folk Art Antique Salesman Samples

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Wood

Rare Victorian Small Salesman Sample Famboo Gatele Folding Table Side Table Size
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
salesman sample gateleg table with famboo frame This is a rare little piece, it is as mentioned a
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

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Walnut

Working Antique Folding Ladder Salesman Samples
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique salesman models of folding step ladders. Handmade, early 20th century. Measures: Tallest is
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Early 20th Century North American Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Large Victorian Hand Carved Salesman Sample Skiff Boat American C 1865
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very rare large size salesman sample skiff boat, circa 1865; hand carved out of a single piece of
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1860s American Folk Art Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

Salesman Sample Old Hickory Settee and Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun little shelf height hickory settee and side chair are in Fine condition and retain a fantastic old surface. Sold as a two-piece set. Great for a doll or teddy bear collector.
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Hickory

Rare Miniature 19th Century Salesman s Sample Coffee Grinder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely constructed miniature 19th century coffee grinder has all original hardware and early pin nailed construction. The drawer pull is a brass Shaker Style pull with a iron st...
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1870s American American Classical Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

Salesman s Sample or Model Wood Burning Cook Stove
Located in Petaluma, CA
Where do we begin to describe this unbelievably unique model? It has so many wonderful parts: the doors open, ceramic tile back and floor, nickel surround, nickel tools. The stove it...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Antique Salesman Samples

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Metal

Salesman Sample for Strauch Bros. Pianos Columbian Exposition 1893
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique working piano model for Strauch Bros. Pianos. A complex model in good working condition.
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19th Century North American Antique Salesman Samples

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Metal

Antique Salesman Sample Miniature Mirrored Armoire Doll Wardrobe Display Cabinet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
19th Century Victorian miniature armoire used by salesman to show their wears back in the olden
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19th Century Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

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Mirror, Wood

Antique Primitive Miniature Folk Art Salesman Sample Painted Mahogany Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique primitive miniature wood cabinet or wardrobe with four drawers, painted in white and gold.  
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Salesman Samples

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Mahogany, Paint

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 Antique Salesman Samples

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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"), with a separate fender (Length 7"), and tools: a shovel, poker, tongs, and a brush ...
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19th Century Rustic Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Brass

Armoire Model, circa 1880
Located in Houston, TX
A model armoire, probably a salesman's sample, circa 1880. Found in France.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Salesman Samples

19th Century Miniature Louis XV Style Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century two-drawer, marble top salesman sample of Louis XV style commode. Very fine matched
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Salesman Samples

19th Century Mahogany Miniature Pedestal Sideboard
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
miniature furniture appears to be a travelling salesman's sample piece of a full size version which he
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Salesman Samples

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Mahogany

Miniature Burl Wood Armoire Cabinet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Miniature burl wood armoire cabinet. Possibly a salesman sample from the early 20th century. Can be
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Early 20th Century Antique Salesman Samples

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Brass

Faux Bamboo French Director s Armchair in Miniature with Original Fabric
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chair might have been created as a salesman's sample. A director's chair created in France during the
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1880s French French Provincial Antique Salesman Samples

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Textile, Wood

18th Century Antique Mahogany Miniature Side Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
made as a travelling salesman sample piece, which is when a few articles were made as scale models
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Salesman Samples

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Mahogany

English 19th Century Miniature Walnut Chest with Two Drawers and Brown Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
jewelry box. Created in England during the 19th century, this petite chest, likely a salesman's sample
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19th Century English Antique Salesman Samples

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Walnut

English 1890s Miniature Chest with Seven Drawers, Semi Columns and Turnip Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
salesman sample due to its petite proportions, features a rectangular top overhanging seven drawers fitted
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Late 19th Century English Antique Salesman Samples

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Wood

Miniature Antique Georgian Mahogany Sarcophagus Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
measuring only 24.5cm Wide (9.65 Inches) and most probably a salesman sample, very rare example. Mahogany
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Salesman Samples

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Brass

French Napoléon III Period 1850s Miniature Walnut Armoire with Molded Cartouches
Located in Atlanta, GA
walnut armoire will make for a great addition to any child's room! Likely a salesman's sample, the
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Walnut

Small Handmade English Regency Style Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sofa Hall Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
salesman sample, 19" H x 21" W (sides down) x 14"D) Great for use as a small coffee table or decorative
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Early 20th Century Regency Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Brass

Antique Rare Miniature Marquetry Tilt-Top Table, Ralph Turnbull, 1788-1865
Located in Vero Beach, FL
table served as a salesman’s sample representing the highest quality in cabinetry. Condition: Age
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Early 19th Century Jamaican George III Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

French 1840s Miniature Walnut Slant-Front Secretary with Serpentine Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
that this piece was likely a salesman sample. Used on a desk top to organize documents, on a commode or
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Salesman Samples

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Wood, Walnut

Sample Cards of Salesman’s Shirt Accessories for Gentlemans Outfitter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Sample cards of Salesman’s Shirt Accessories for Gentlemans Outfitter These are two cards of
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Early 20th Century Steampunk Antique Salesman Samples

19th Century American Empire Miniature Chest (possibly Thomas Day)
Located in Incline Village, NV
American furniture shop of Thomas Day. Miniature furniture was used as “salesman samples” for the
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

Regency Mahogany Miniature Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
salesmans sample piece, which is when a selection of items were produced as scale models by a well
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Mahogany

Salesman Sample Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
A rare salesman sample of an American hepplewhite mahogany dropleaf table.
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19th Century American Antique Salesman Samples

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Mahogany

Salesman Sample Boot
Located in Wainscott, NY
Highly Polished Miniature Salesman Sample English Boot with laces, made out of wood
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19th Century Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

Pine Salesman s Sample
Located in San Francisco, CA
French pine salesman's sample circa 1880. This would make a nice small side table.
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19th Century French Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Wood

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 Antique Salesman Samples

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Metal

19th C. French Salesman s Sample Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful gilded and upholstered chair. Salesman sample
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19th Century French Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Giltwood, Upholstery

An Antique Miniature Salesman s Sample
Located in Millwood, VA
This is a delightful miniature salesman's sample of a Victorian tall chest. Mahogany with rounded
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Mahogany

French Chest of Drawers, Salesman s sample
Located in Bronx, NY
This early 20th century salesman's sample of a stylish French chest of drawers has a bowed out
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Early 20th Century French Antique Salesman Samples

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Marble, Brass

Early Twentieth Century Salesman Sample Crane
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"salesman samples" had to function like a full sized version, and were often elaborately detailed miniatures
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Early 20th Century American Antique Salesman Samples

Antique French Fruitwood Salesmans Sample Wine Tasting Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1890s antique French fruitwood "salesman's sample" wine tasting table on a trestle base with
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Early 20th Century French Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Cherrywood Salesman Sample Miniature Daybed
Located in San Mateo, CA
A unique salesman sample miniture French Empire style daybed. The cherrywood rectangular head and
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1880s French Empire Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Brass

Rare and Beautifully Made Salesman s Sample Stove
Located in Essex, MA
A very fine and unusual salesman's sample stove, complete with its original inset blue enamel pot
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Early 20th Century American Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Steel, Brass, Metal

Vintage Antique Salesmans Sample Zinc Galvanised Poss Dolly Wash Tub
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Rare vintage antique salesman’s sample zinc galvanised wash dolly pos tub with a ribbed designe
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Salesman Samples

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Steel

Antique Miniature Traveling Salesman Sample Zink Galvanised Dolly Wash Tub
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Fantastic and extremely rare miniature salesman sample zink galvanised dolly tub wash tub with a
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Early 20th Century English Other Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Steel, Zinc

19th Century Salesman Sample of a French School Desk
Located in New York, NY
A rare and beautiful salesman sample from Paris. Amazingly crafted out of wood, and iron. The
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Late 19th Century Modern Antique Salesman Samples

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Iron

Grain-Painted Pine Salesman s Sample Card Table
Located in Columbus, OH
legs. Salesman's samples were an important and integral facet in the spread and
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19th Century Antique Salesman Samples

Salesman s Sample Toilet
Located in Seattle, WA
Some treasures just give you a flushed feeling...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Salesman Samples

Materials

Ironstone

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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.

How Much are Antique Salesman Samples?

Prices for antique salesman samples can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique salesman samples begin at $150 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,100.

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