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Up for sale is an authentic, highly collectible piece of mid-century Americana: a Vintage 1968 Coca-Cola Yellow Wooden Delivery Crate. This heavy-duty advertising crate features the iconic bright yellow painted finish with vibrant red stenciled typography reading "Drink Coca-Cola in Bottles" across the long sides, and "There's nothing like Coke" flanking the hand-cut end grips.
The interior base of the crate features a crisp, original red manufacturer's stamp reading:
"STURDY-BILT BY SOUTHERN WOODEN BOX INC. JONESBORO, ARK. 1-68" (confirming its exact production date in January 1968).
Item Specifications:
* Brand: Coca-Cola / Coke
* Manufacturer: Southern Wooden Box Inc. (Jonesboro, Arkansas)
* Line: Sturdy-Bilt
* Production Date: January 1968 (Stamped 1-68)
* Approximate Dimensions: 18.5" L x 12.25" W x 4.75" H
* Material: Heavy-duty wood slats with galvanized metal corner brackets
Condition Details:
* Overall Structure: Great vintage condition! The box is structurally sound, sits completely flat, and remains incredibly robust.
* Wood & Metal: Showcases a beautiful, natural aged patina with minor surface oxidation on the metal corner reinforcements. The interior shows light rustic discoloration and weathering from authentic historical delivery use.
* Graphics: The stenciled red logos and lettering remain remarkably bright, clear, and highly legible against the yellow backdrop on all sides.
This open-basin style crate is perfect for rustic farmhouse home decor
