{"product_id":"rare-miniature-salesman-s-sample-freestanding-porch-or-yard-swing","title":"Rare Miniature Salesman’s Sample Freestanding Porch or Yard Swing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding late 19th to early 20th century miniature wooden salesman’s sample representing a full-size adult freestanding porch or garden swing, measuring 20 inches high x 16 inches wide x 7 inches deep. Expertly constructed in precise working scale with hand-cut A-frame supports, turned crossbar, gracefully arched bench back, and finely shaped scalloped seat rails, accurately reproducing the structural and decorative elements of period outdoor seating. The example exhibits classic small-shop or rural carpenter craftsmanship, assembled with early hand-driven slotted screws and traditional joinery, reinforcing its period construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface retains a rich, untouched attic-aged patina with visible hand-tool marks throughout, along with scattered traces of early blue painted surface, now softly worn and weathered from age and use, enhancing both authenticity and visual character. Such miniature presentation models were produced by furniture makers or traveling sales representatives to demonstrate design, proportion, and joinery to prospective clients prior to full-scale production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete and well-preserved examples of adult swing salesman’s samples are scarce survivals and remain highly prized for their sculptural presence, historical advertising significance, and strong Americana folk-art appeal. A rare and visually compelling example of early American furniture trade history and miniature architectural craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkism Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43983525675117,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/1957\/4381\/files\/10ce7a48-12e7-4597-8896-5fab48728e5a_097aacfe-1beb-4c5a-8e8d-305a6ed533dc.jpg?v=1770692189","url":"https:\/\/folkismantiques.com\/products\/rare-miniature-salesman-s-sample-freestanding-porch-or-yard-swing","provider":"Folkism Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}