Ahlberg Bearing Co. Wooden Shipping Crate 1920s to 1940s Chicago Industrial Box
$89.99
This vintage wooden industrial crate is boldly marked FROM AHLBERG BEARING CO. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. The crate dates to the 1920s to 1940s, when Ahlberg Bearing Company supplied bearings and related industrial parts from Chicago.
The compact open crate has thick wood construction, nailed joints, large black advertising lettering, natural knots, and the honest wear of an old working container. The stencil remains exceptionally crisp, bold, and fully readable.
At 11.5 inches long by 9 inches wide by 7 inches tall, it is a useful size for books, papers, shelf storage, or display while keeping the industrial character of the original Ahlberg advertising visible.
Details
- Item: Industrial wooden shipping crate
- Maker: Ahlberg Bearing Co.
- Mark: FROM AHLBERG BEARING CO. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
- Era: 1920s to 1940s
- Material: Wood
- Form: Open rectangular shipping crate
- Measurements: 11.5 inches long by 9 inches wide by 7 inches tall
- Product Weight: 3 pounds 5 ounces
Condition Grade: Very Good
Positives
- Structurally sound and solid.
- The black Ahlberg Bearing Co. stencil remains crisp, bold, and fully readable.
- The original aged wood surfaces and nailed construction remain visible.
- The compact size works well for storage or display.
- The natural knotting, aged surface, and old industrial construction give the crate strong period character.
Issues / Wear
- Obvious use, wear, and staining throughout.
- Heavy oxidation is present on the old nails.
- Minor wood splitting is visible.
- Natural knots, marks, darkened areas, and age variation are present.
If you collect early industrial advertising, antique shipping crates, or old Chicago company pieces, this Ahlberg Bearing Co. box offers bold original lettering and useful compact storage.
If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
- Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
- Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
Every item is honestly described and carefully packed. These are vintage pieces, so light age-related wear comes with them. I show and describe what I see so you know what to expect.
If your order arrives damaged or materially different from the listing, contact me within 7 days of delivery and I will make it right.
Returns must be sent back within 30 days of purchase, in the same condition received. I inspect each return against the original photos and description.
Approved refunds go back to your original payment method, and credit card refunds can take 5 to 10 business days to appear.
Not eligible for a refund: requests made more than 30 days after purchase, items returned damaged, or items returned in different condition than received.
Postage due on a return is deducted from the refund.
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- Photo-verified condition, no surprises
- Packed with care. Glass and fragile pieces get extra cushioning
- Ships in 2 business days
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Questions buyers ask
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Every listing spells it out and shows it in photos. Chips, hairlines, crazing, worn plating, old repairs. If I did not mention it, it is not there.
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Yes. Every photo is the actual piece, taken by me. When it sells, it is gone.
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I note maker, mark, era, and measurements when I can confirm them, and say so plainly when I cannot. Unmarked pieces get dated by what the piece itself shows.
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In 2 business days, wrapped and boxed so it arrives the way it left here. Free shipping on orders $35 and up.
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