Lot 421:
Vintage Livezey Fruit Farm Wooden Fruit Crate, Barnesville, Ohio
Sold for: $25
Description
This vintage agricultural shipping crate is constructed from wooden slats and solid end panels joined with metal nails. The long sides are composed of three horizontal slats with narrow gaps between them. The end panels include integrated, oval-shaped handle cutouts for transport. One end panel features stenciled black typography in a three-line format. The top line reads LIVEZEY, though the final letters are partially obscured by staining. The second line reads FRUIT FARM, and the bottom line identifies the location as BARNESVILLE, OHIO. The wood displays a dark, aged patina consistent with historical agricultural utility. The base of the crate is constructed from multiple wooden planks.
Condition report:
The crate is in used, vintage condition. The wooden surfaces show significant weathering, surface scuffs, and dark staining throughout. A prominent dark mark obscures the right side of the top line of stenciled text. The metal nails exhibit surface oxidation and rust. Minor splintering and chipping are present along the edges and corners of the wooden slats, consistent with heavy use. The item remains structurally sound.
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