Apprentice Piece

A rare 19th century miniature water gilded carved wood cane seat childs chair, sometimes referred to as an apprentice piece, circa 1860.

A delightful and interesting miniature oak chest retaining its original internal till. This piece is too small to be called a child's chest so could well be an apprentice piece or ea...

We think this is an apprentice piece due to the variety of carving techniques.

We cannot find a comparable table by Spillman of this size and it is possible it may have been an apprentice piece. Starting in the 19th century as a cabinet maker, Spillman and C...

The inside is also highly decorated a gorgeous and important emperor court scene which is absolutely magnificent with attendants and various other court apprentices. The piece is fu...

18th Century Apprentice Piece Commode in Marqueterie from Eastern France probably Alsace.

A miniature George III mahogany bureau apprentice piece, of rectangular form with a fall front and fitted pine interior with an arrangement of small drawers and pigeon holes, all abo...

Gorgeous mini Grandfather clock in the Sheraton manner Circa 1890 on this small apprentice piece Mahogany with satinwood inlays including shell motifs Offered in great shape and will...

Wonderful hand crafted scale model of Oxford's Radcliffe College Crafted from walnut with black ebonized trim We date this apprentice piece to circa 1950 Highly collectable piece - ...

An exceptional small painted commode (apprentice piece) in red, gold, and floral design signed Germaine et Roger Antiquites, Paris.

But what is an apprentice piece and why are they often confused with miniatures?

A very fine quality and rare 18th century mahogany miniature chest of three drawers with moulded edge top and standing on bracket feet. The handles, escutcheons and feet, original. ...

But what is an apprentice piece and why are they often confused with miniatures?

Architects model or apprentice piece. Believed to be a spire framework, French, circa 1900.

Finely crafted apprentice piece, ideal for display or as showroom decor Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Select stocks show fine grain interest and d...

Architects roof model or apprentice piece. Wonderful decorative piece. French, circa 1890.

Small Architects model or apprentice piece. great scale display piece, some minor losses, French, circa 1890.

Large Architects Church roof model or apprentice piece. Great scale, dry finish, some minor losses.

An incredible small French brass bistro mirror with original heavily foxed mirror plate. Quite possibly an apprentice piece due to its size and attention to detail.

Very fine carved walnut architectural model of a Greco-Roman temple, with hinged lid and column fronted doors, circa 1840, each row of columns either hinged or removable, possibly ma...

Inlaid console table French one of a kind French artisan apprentice piece circa 1970 Unique and very well made A very practical piece for a small hallway or niche Exotic wood Inlaid...

A Swedish Modern cabinet, Circa 1955, Signed by the maker, Lennart Örngren, as his examination piece from Jjungstedtska Skolan. Curved fronted with two doors above two long drawers a...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice early Victorian apprentice draftsman desk A good looking well-made piece, for today's sizing this would great a great little desk...

A mid-19th century burr walnut miniature chest having well figured shaped top over four drawers retaining original turned wooden knobs flanked by canted corners raised on original...

A very attractive mid-19th century mahogany Miniature bowfronted chest with well figured Top and crossbanded decoration over two short And three long drawers having replaced brass...

There is often a debate over whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is where a somebody looking for a job in a workshop would create something to sho...

Handcrafted circa 1860, this petite chest was likely created as an apprentice piece or for use in a luxury boutique display.

A charming regency period 19th century miniature chest, veneered in mahogany, satinwood & field maple, having delightfully figured and inlaid top over two short and three long dra...

Normally antique miniature furniture such as this was made either as an apprentice piece like mentioned above, or alternatively as a workshops scale model sample piece, for a travell...

Often it is debated whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who was looking for a job at a workshop would create something to showcase ...

Often much debate is had as to whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who is looking for a job at a workshop would create something to...

This chair may have been a small-scale version of a masterpiece, an apprentice piece, or show piece. With a focus on the beautifully patinated leather seat and backrest, this chair w...

Called a bonheur du jour in French, this meuble de maitrise was created as a masterwork of a cabinet maker's apprentice. This piece was meant to show that the apprentice had fully ma...

A true artisan opposed to an apprentice must have carved this piece. Dimensions: 4"w x 3.75"d x 9"h

Petite table, probably created by a furniture maker's apprentice as a test piece finely crafted and featuring a center pedestal and tripod base.

This miniature example may well have been an apprentice box maker's piece. The sides are made of gold, with two protruding side handles, and both the cover and base are inset with a ...

Made in solid walnut, probably an apprentice or college piece derived from the Cotswold School tradition.

This is believed to be an apprentice test piece—young craftsmen would begin by making smaller mirrors with hand-drawn glass before progressing to larger works.

The mirror is believed to be an apprentice test piece, as smaller and thinner mirrors were often made by young craftsmen before progressing to larger works.

The mirror is believed to be an apprentice test piece, as smaller, thinner mirrors with drawn glass were often made by young craftsmen before progressing to larger works.

Its artisans shaped molten glass through breath and flame, passing techniques from master to apprentice—each piece a quiet echo of that enduring craft.

Its artisans shaped molten glass through breath and flame, passing techniques from master to apprentice—each piece a quiet echo of that enduring craft.

The mirror is believed to have been made as an apprentice test piece, based on its smaller scale and slim construction.

Charming Victorian miniature chest of drawers traditionally made as an apprentice piece Crafted in mahogany with two short drawers above two graduated long drawers Fitted with brass ...

This is an unusual piece and we think it could be an "Apprentice Piece" .

Small architects model or apprentice piece., Some historical wood worm holes.

19th Century small 3 tier piecrust mahogany cake stand circa 1880. Quite possibly an apprentice piece or scaled down model for a dumb waiter.  3 Tiers of of piecrust edged serving...

The case contains a note in French which indicates this model was an apprentice piece made by a French luthier (string instrument maker).

Early 20th inlaid desktop drawer cabinet circa 1910. Unusual small apprentice piece. Made using various woods and showcasing various techniques of inlay and woodwork.

There is much debate over whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who was looking for a job at a workshop would create something to sho...

This particular piece was almost certainly made as a travelling salesman sample piece due it being most unusual to find a miniature side table and also the fact it is most unlikel...

It would work well as a table top item, jewelry case or accent piece. Additional Information: Other examples of this work have been described variously as 19th century, an apprentic...

The small-scale version may have been created as an apprentice piece, or show-piece, or as a display sample.

This chair may have been a small-scale version of a masterpiece, an apprentice piece, or show piece. Surviving finer pieces of small-scale furniture, such as this chair, point to a c...

Before that, he had been awarded a silver medal for his apprentice piece in cabinet-making. He and his brother, the master cabinet-maker Otto, ran the family furniture-making busines...

Its artisans shaped molten glass through breath and flame, passing techniques from master to apprentice—each piece a quiet echo of that enduring craft.

This French 19th century workbench is a fascinating relic of technology from before the assembly line, a hybrid of artisanal rusticity and industrial innovations. The top planks are ...

This is a carved solid oak armchair in the Elizabethan atyle. The chair was made in England, circa 1900. All of the carving is hand done and of superior quality and depth. The chair ...

Vintage Wooden Carpenter’s Workbench with Two Vises Overall Dimensions: 38″ deep x 93″ wide x 32″ high Top Dimensions: 31″ deep x 85 3/4" wide Materials: Wood

A charming late 19th century mahogany minaiture chest, having rectangular top over two short and three long drawers, retaining original turned wooden knobs, flanked by rounded corner...

Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany desk chair having an outstanding quality carved mahogany back with carved acanthus leaves, bows and ribbons, shaped carved mahog...

This solid wood vintage farm table has a drawer and bottom shelf for extra storage with removable top. Perfect as a work table or console. 

This is an antique bachelor's chest of drawers. An English, mahogany four drawer bedroom chest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A delightful late 19th century example off...

Large Antique Victorian (1837-1901) solid Mahogany Chest Of Drawers with five wooden knob handle drawers, three large and two small. The drawer knobs are beautifully made with unique...

Unique Dutch Arts & Crafts brass and stained glass entry hall lantern, circa 1900. If you are looking for the best and the rarest when it comes to European Arts and Crafts antiques ...

This large Japanese Tansu cabinet is believed to have been crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period. Among traditional Japanese storage furniture, examples of this scale...

ROYAL DOULTON (Manufacturer) - FREDERICK THOMAS DAWS (British Designer / Artist 1878-1956) - HN1037 (Model Number) - Vintage bone china figure of a cocker spaniel designed by the wel...

Highly graphic chrome wall clock with classic 50's details. Sweeping hand movement on this wonderful clock designed by one the greatest industrial designers of this century.

An elegant antique French wall-mounted ceramic sink dating to the turn of the 20th century, exquisitely decorated with hand-painted floral motifs in soft, muted tones. This piece ref...

Rare and massive lot of composition gold leaf, approx. 8000 sheets. Includes: 11 intact packets (Hastings & Co, Made in Germany and Italy, 500 Sheets), 5 Open packets (equivale...

Ugo Trevisan (Officina d’Arte), fireplace, hammered steel, copper, Italy, 1950s The Turin-based atelier Officina d’Arte was established by the Venetian-born metalworker and designe...

French Art Deco king sized headboard with applied square gold leaf sheets and geometric shape pediment top with red lacquer trim (includes: headboard only) (Attributed to Katsu Haman...

A 19th century arched architectural model or decorative niche. This grand tour piece resembles a neoclassical temple or monument. Raised on an ebonised plinth stand two pairs of ala...

A very rare 19th Century finely cast bronze tower bell with stunning patination mounted on the original hanging bracket. Dimensions: Height: 16 in / 40.5 cm Bar Width: 24 in /...

Art Deco period penny scale by Mills Novelty co. Period green porcelain pedestal with cream colored foot hold.

French mid-century light brown lacquered Atelier Sain et Tambuté, Paris two-door armoire cabinet with bronze rope trim and door lock plate on gilt cylindrical feet with a Siena marbl...