Late 19th Century Architectural Panel Door Salesman Sample celcard Clear pressed glass ashtray featuring

Clear pressed glass ashtray featuring a bold black-and-white zodiac motif band circling the exterior

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Late 19th Century Architectural Panel Door Salesman Sample celcard Clear pressed glass ashtray featuringThis architectural salesman sample represents a paneled entry door complete with molded casing, brass knob, iron hinges, and kick plate. Constructed as a miniature working model, examples such as this were carried by traveling salesmen and displayed in lumberyards, millwork shops, and builders' supply houses to demonstrate door styles, proportions, and hardware details to prospective customers. The deep stained finish and raised panel construction