This is the kind of kitchen time capsule you feel the moment you open it: a deep green vintage recipe box packed with handwritten cards and recipe clippings saved from an old estate kitchen.
Inside are well-loved favorites like “Aunt Carol’s Carrot Cake,” “Edith’s Zucchini Casserole,” and more—plus newspaper/magazine cutouts, all with that unmistakable real-life patina.
The box itself has honest age wear (scuffs and spots), but it’s sturdy and display-worthy—perfect for a cozy cookbook nook or an actual working kitchen.
Photo-verified condition, protective packaging standard, and ships in 1 business day.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Vintage recipe box with recipe collection
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Size: 5.5 × 4 × 3 in
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Material: Metal box; mixed paper recipe cards & clippings (from photos)
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Color: Deep green exterior; green interior; assorted paper tones
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Origin or Maker: Not provided
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Year or Era: Not provided (includes a wedding matchbook: “June 16, 1962,” photo-shown)
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GENRE: Culinary Ephemera / Vintage Recipe Collection
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Language : English
Design & Features
- Vintage hinged metal recipe box in a classic deep green
- Contents include handwritten recipe cards + newspaper/magazine recipe clippings
- Visible recipe titles include: Aunt Carol’s Carrot Cake, Edith’s Zucchini Casserole, and a cream cheese pie card (photo-shown)
- Some cards show personal names/notes—exactly the kind of detail collectors love
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Box shows age wear including scuffs/scratches and scattered spots consistent with vintage kitchen storage; one side/top area shows heavier rub/finish wear (photo-shown). Paper recipes range from lightly aged to more worn edges/creases; mixed sizes, inks, and clippings throughout. Overall a solid, usable, displayable set with lots of charm.
- See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Provenance & Notes
Found in a kitchen of an old estate (per notes). Personal recipe collection with handwritten cards and clipped recipes.
If you love the romance of “passed-down favorites,” this one’s ready to live on your counter (or your shelf).
Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
