Description
An ANTIQUE TENPENNY Ginger Ale Wooden Crate Box Chest. A scarce Prohibition-era Ten Penny Pale Dry Ginger Ale advertising chest from Norfolk, Virginia, dating to the early 1920s. Constructed of solid pine with original forged iron side handles, steel corner straps, hinged lid, and bold black stenciled lettering reading "Two Dozen Ten Penny Pale Dry Ginger Ale."
Research links the Ten Penny brand to Tenpenny Co., Inc. in Norfolk during the early 1920s, making this an unusual survivor from a little-known regional Southern soft drink company.
Its rich untouched patina, original hardware, and strong typography make it an outstanding decorative statement as well as an uncommon piece of Virginia advertising history.
Dimensions: 22"W * 16"D * 12"H It measures approximately 22" across x 12" wide x 16" high. The wood box and stenciling are in fabulous condition for its age. The latch is in working order. This box has a great vintage look to it and has not been touched. Please see photos for details.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The wood box and stenciling are in fabulous condition for its age. The latch is in working order. This box has a great vintage look to it and has not been touched. Please see photos for details.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Metal, Wood
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Research links the Ten Penny brand to Tenpenny Co., Inc. in Norfolk during the early 1920s, making this an unusual survivor from a little-known regional Southern soft drink company.
Its rich untouched patina, original hardware, and strong typography make it an outstanding decorative statement as well as an uncommon piece of Virginia advertising history.
Dimensions: 22"W * 16"D * 12"H It measures approximately 22" across x 12" wide x 16" high. The wood box and stenciling are in fabulous condition for its age. The latch is in working order. This box has a great vintage look to it and has not been touched. Please see photos for details.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The wood box and stenciling are in fabulous condition for its age. The latch is in working order. This box has a great vintage look to it and has not been touched. Please see photos for details.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Metal, Wood
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The wood box and stenciling are in fabulous condition for its age. The latch is in working order. This box has a great vintage look to it and has not been touched. Please see photos for details.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
12 x 22 x 16 in
Rare Prohibition Era Ten Penny Pale Dry Ginger Ale Wood Advertising Crate - Norfolk, Virginia, C. 19
Estimate $650-$1,080
Starting Bid
$320
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November Antiques & Global Design Edit
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