antique Reading Hardware Co wood crate waist 25 Normal usage wear and loss

Normal usage wear and loss to the finish

combining earthy tones with artisanal craftsmanship

The faux bois composite wood dish has a casted floral design with three compartments

Each buckle showcases a different logo—Anheuser Busch

The soft gray-blue finish adds a calm

antique Reading Hardware Co wood crate waist 25 Normal usage wear and lossThis early 20th century wooden shipping crate was made by the Reading Hardware Company of Reading, Pennsylvania. Both the front and back show traces of the companys original black and red stenciling, adding authentic vintage character. The base is hand marked for F. C. Layton of Montfort, Wisconsin, offering a glimpse into its industrial history. Constructed with sturdy metal banded edges and a flat open interior, this antique wood crate combines