#343 • Wentworth Brand Coffee Wood Crate, Boston

Part of Gray Gallery - Gold & Silver Jewelry, Jadeite, HONs, Musical Instruments, Nice Furniture (timed auction by K and B Auction)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Available

This is an original wooden crate for Wentworth Brand Coffee, marked for 40, 1 lb. cans. The crate features printed text: 'Imported, Roasted & Packed by Wood, Pollard & Co., Boston.' The front also displays a crest and the company branding. The crate remains structurally sound, showing signs of age and previous use, including some wear and nail marks appropriate to its history as a shipping container. These crates were commonly used in the early 20th century for transporting and storing coffee. This piece is notable for collectors of advertising memorabilia and coffee history. 13" tall x 15¼" x 20". jrb.