#54 • Salesman Sample Book of Victorian Furniture

Part of Absolute Downsizing Auction – 4802 S. 4th St., 40214 (Just off Southern Parkway) (timed auction by Wardlow Auctions)

High bid $80.00

Status: Sold

Category: Collectibles

Salesman sample book from John Simm & Co. of unupholstered Victorian parlor sets and accent furniture. Well used. The second photo is a photo of a business card that belongs to the family. The card itself is a family keepsake and is not a part of this lot. NOTE: John Simm & Co.was a Louisville based furniture maker that specialized in steamboat and cabinet furniture.  John Simm was related to the Buetenbach family that has owned this house at 4802 S. 4th for over 110 years.  The family has always been told that Lot #6, the Eastlake Victorian steamboat deck chair, was made by John Simm & Co. Size: Book 9.25"w x 11.5"h Location: Front Left Bedroom