Description: Pre-1920 antique safety storage metal box, painted black with “Compliments of Merchants Grocery Company Wholesale Grocers Demopolis, Alabama” in gold; The telephone numbers printed on the top, 19 and 232, indicate that the box is older than 1920; These heavy-duty steel containers with attached hinged lids were used to safely store important documents and valuables and were given as promotional gifts to customers and employees on special occasions; Box has evident wear with scratches and is missing the outer part of the lock, with noticeable rust on the internal lock mechanism (see photos for condition); 11” x 5.5” x 2”; Very cool relic, great for a keepsake decorative display or to refurbish to use for storage.
Price: 25.88 USD
Location: Austin, Texas
End Time: 2025-01-05T20:27:50.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Shape: Rectangle
Color: Black
Material: Metal
Item Length: 11 in
Subject: Grocery store
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Metal Safety Storage Box
Item Height: 2 .25 in
Style: 1930s
Theme: Advertising
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Closure Type: Lid
Finish: Antique
Item Width: 5.5 in
