Antique Humpty Dumpty Farmhouse Wooden Egg Crate - No Lid c. 1894

Antique Humpty Dumpty Farmhouse Wooden Egg Crate - No Lid c. 1894

Regular price $50.00

 

Product Description:  Back in the day, many farmers sold their eggs to local stores and neighbors using egg crate carriers similar to this one.  This wooden egg carrier most likely once carried up to 12 dozen eggs.  Although it is missing its lid and original egg separators, it still retains most of its original hardware nails, warm patina and original black stamp on the front; Feb. 1894 Humpty Dumpty, Made by Gummer Mfg. Co. Cadillac, Michigan

Circa:  1894

Dimensions:  12 ¾” x 12 ¾” x 11”

Product Weight:  4 pounds 2 oz.

Primary Material:  Wood

Markings:  Feb. 1894 Humpty Dumpty, Made by Gummer Mfg. Co. Cadillac, Michigan

Primary Color:  Brown

Origin:  Cadillac, Michigan, U.S.A. 

Condition:  Previously owned - used.  Condition is consistent with age and normal use.  Good condition.  Missing lid and original egg crates.  Natural surface patina and weathered wood.  Dark stain in corner on inside bottom.  Black stamp is partially worn.  One newer nail.

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