Posted 8 years ago
jimmondotz
(4 items)
Found this in albq, measures 22 inches wide and 16.5 inches deep and 9.5 inches high. First patent date is july 1905, last date is jan 1912. Rusty but has lid and grated bottom for drainage. Thought and input appreciated , happy hunting, jim
I believe it's a crate for shipping bottled beverage long distances by train for example. I found this patent detail. What does the inside look like, any evidence of these inserts? Interesting piece.
http://www.google.com/patents/US794558
Nice, I really like these old metal crates. Any signs of paint? I have been told they were left in a metal finish although some have been painted over time in yellow. Patent info is interesting. Nice find.
Thanks guys for the input, nobucks, thanks for that patent info. The bottom of the crate is a simple open grid grate. Robeo, there is no sign of any paint.