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Salesman Sample Tool Handles Besides salesman samples of the washing machines and farm implements that we have managed to gather and collect and which are a major part of the collections we have, we are also always on the lookout for other interesting examples of vintage salesman samples of products or consumer goods that were produced early in the last century or before.  In general, salesman samples were produced for a few different reasons, there were those of very large products for use by traveling salesman who would travel from town to town and state to state attempting to peddle their wares to not only the general public but also to the stores and shops in any given location.   Salesman Sample Stoves, washers and the farm implement models are good examples of this type of salesman sample.  But there were also many other salesman samples of  smaller products that were made, both for the traveling salesman, and for use as displays in stores or shop.  These tool handles on the left are a good example of this type of salesman sample that could be carried around by the salesman, but probably just offered to the hardware stores and the buyers for such places rather than the general public.  I have seen several of these over the years with different labels on them, but would bet they were all put out by the same company and then marketed with the different labels in different regions or locals.  These are in near mint condition, and each one measures between 6-9" or so.  There are handles for a host of tools including different grades for different axes and mauls, picks, hammers, etc.   Nice!      SOLD!   

 

Salesman Sample or Display of Machinery Oilers Another type of salesman sample is the miniature or store display that was probably not carried around by a traveling salesman at all, but was rather displayed or hung up in the shop or store as an enticement for all that came through.  The patented machinery Oilers on the right are probably an example of thesis type of vintage sample.  This display was meant to be mounted near the counter and to impress  those who saw it.  It is a neat piece, as each oiler is slightly different, and the Patentee had his name and other information embossed on the glass of each oiler.   This is pretty neat, to think that there were so many different styles available to the public back then.    SOLD!

 

Salesman Sample Rope / Twine  I believe this salesman sample of different style rope and twine are a bit earlier than the handles above.  From an era when there was more than one type or style of twine offered for the discerning shop keeper to offer his customers.  Today there are 20 different grades of toilet paper, back then people needed and used ropes much more often I suppose.  The small tags with most describe the twist or make-up of each.  It appears to me to date from the 1880's or so.  Different!    SOLD!   

 

Salesman Sample Oak Backbar  This is a great piece that has been carefully restored after improper storage in a barn for many years.  The case has been rebuilt and the bar itself refinished.  It measures approx 24" long, by 14" tall.  Just the thing for every new bar that was opening in the outback of CA and Nevada back around the turn of the last century.      SOLD!   

 

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