{"product_id":"ahlberg-bearing-co-wooden-crate-chicago","title":"Ahlberg Bearing Co. Wooden Shipping Crate 1920s to 1940s Chicago Industrial Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Industrial wooden shipping crate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ahlberg Bearing Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e FROM\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"AHLBERG BEARING CO. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS crate\"\u003e AHLBERG BEARING CO. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1920s to 1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open rectangular shipping crate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5 inches long by 9 inches wide by 7 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 pounds 5 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructurally sound and solid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe black Ahlberg Bearing Co. stencil remains crisp, bold, and fully readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original aged wood surfaces and nailed construction remain visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe compact size works well for storage or display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe natural knotting, aged surface, and old industrial construction give the crate strong period character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObvious use, wear, and staining throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy oxidation is present on the old nails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor wood splitting is visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural knots, marks, darkened areas, and age variation are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50618302628095,"sku":"A4-T10-3353","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/AHLBERG_BEARING_CO._CHICAGO_ILLINOIS_crate.jpg?v=1791484955","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/ahlberg-bearing-co-wooden-crate-chicago","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}