{"title":"Southern Mercantile","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"antique-windsor-club-cheese-box-wisconsin-dairy-advertising-primitive-wooden-crate-rustic-farmhouse-decor-1","title":"Antique Windsor Club Cheese Box Wisconsin Dairy Advertising Primitive Wooden Crate Rustic Farmhouse Decor","description":"Authentic antique Windsor Club pasteurized cheese food wooden advertising box with original Wisconsin dairy graphics, rich aged patina, and untouched primitive character throughout. Professionally packed for fragile shipment. Ships next business day. Full refund if damaged in transit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a genuine mid-century Wisconsin dairy advertising crate used for Windsor Club processed cheese products, featuring original red stencil lettering and the highly desirable castle logo graphic across the side panel. Unlike modern reproduction farmhouse décor, this piece was an actual working shipping box from America’s historic cheese industry and retains the honest wear, surface texture, and warmth that collectors and interior designers actively search for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe aged wood has developed a deep primitive farmhouse tone over decades of use, with beautifully worn graphics that remain visible on multiple sides. Original staple construction is still intact, and the naturally weathered finish gives the box exceptional shelf presence without appearing over-restored or artificial. The combination of the rustic wood grain, faded advertising, and authentic dairy history makes this an outstanding accent piece for farmhouse kitchens, primitive interiors, country stores, coffee bars, pantry displays, industrial spaces, and layered antique collections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePieces like this work especially well styled alongside crocks, rolling pins, ironstone, stoneware, cutting boards, enamelware, or stacked antique books. The long narrow form also makes it highly displayable on shelves, hutches, cabinets, countertops, and industrial carts. Authentic regional dairy advertising pieces with surviving graphics have become increasingly difficult to find, particularly examples that still retain strong primitive visual appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example displays beautifully from multiple angles and carries the exact kind of authentic age and character high-end farmhouse interiors attempt to replicate but rarely achieve naturally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximate dimensions:\u003cbr\u003eLength: 10.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 3 inches\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eOriginal antique condition with expected age-related wear, fading, surface marks, patina, and minor imperfections consistent with genuine use and age. Graphics remain visible on multiple sides. Structurally solid overall with intact staple construction. Please review all photos carefully for exact cosmetic condition and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eprimitive cheese box, Windsor Club crate, Wisconsin dairy advertising, antique wooden crate, rustic farmhouse decor, primitive kitchen decor, country store display, wooden advertising box, cottage farmhouse, vintage dairy box, primitive storage crate, authentic farmhouse decor, rustic kitchen accent","brand":"LintHead Restorations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51854720368930,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/6920\/4514\/files\/b5e3491d-543f-4ff6-96c2-84f59d78082d_9f646d08-b3b1-44b5-be90-27f7df11c17b.jpg?v=1782351939"},{"product_id":"vintage-derby-foods-wooden-crate-primitive-argentina-corned-beef-box-farmhouse-industrial-advertising-decor-2","title":"Vintage Derby Foods Wooden Crate Primitive Argentina Corned Beef Box Farmhouse Industrial Advertising Decor","description":"Rare original Derby Foods wooden shipping crate marked for Derby Corned Beef imports from Argentina, featuring bold factory stenciling on multiple sides and authentic mid-century commercial wear. Professionally packed for fragile shipment. Ships next business day. Full refund if damaged in transit. A scarce industrial advertising piece that works equally well as display, storage, or statement décor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn increasingly hard-to-find survivor from the golden era of grocery distribution, this solid wood crate was used to ship 24 cans of Derby Corned Beef packed in Argentina for the American market. The end panel still displays the striking “DERBY CORNED BEEF” export stencil with “Industria Argentina,” while the larger side panels carry the classic Derby Foods branding collectors seek. These original graphics, combined with honest age and untouched patina, give the crate the kind of character modern reproductions cannot duplicate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt with sturdy plank construction and traditional nailed corner assembly, this crate has the substantial feel and craftsmanship of true utility ware made to work. Interior shows warm aged wood tone and clean usable space, making it ideal for practical use as well as display. Use it in a farmhouse kitchen for produce or towels, in a pantry for canned goods, on a countertop for mail or utensils, in a workshop for tools, or in a retail setting as a premium merchandising prop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollectors of advertising crates, primitive storage, butcher shop décor, mercantile antiques, and food ephemera will appreciate the uncommon subject matter. Most surviving wooden crates are fruit, soda, or dairy related. Meat import\/export crates with bilingual markings and strong graphics are far less common, giving this piece broader crossover appeal to both crate collectors and interior designers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition is vintage original with expected age-related wear including surface marks, minor scuffs, fading, and signs of real use consistent with decades of service. Graphics remain strong and highly displayable. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximate size: 18” long x 12” deep x 12” high.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA standout one-of-a-kind piece with authentic history, strong typography, and real presence—far better than decorative reproductions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003evintage wooden crate, derby foods crate, corned beef crate, argentina crate, farmhouse storage, primitive wood box, industrial decor, advertising crate, mercantile display, rustic kitchen decor, pantry storage box, antique grocery crate, collectible wood crate","brand":"LintHead Restorations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51854721155362,"sku":null,"price":204.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/6920\/4514\/files\/d71666bb-e0ca-43e5-b940-75e6f3a29cc7_918e468b-2120-4801-a3e3-d9d2094dfb24.jpg?v=1782351974"},{"product_id":"antique-pabst-cheese-crate-wood-advertising-box-chicago-il-blue-label-pabst-blue-ribbon-related-farmhouse-decor-2","title":"Antique Pabst Cheese Crate Wood Advertising Box Chicago IL Blue Label Pabst Blue Ribbon Related Farmhouse Decor","description":"Rare antique Pabst cheese crate with original Blue Label advertising graphics from Chicago, Illinois. Professionally packed for fragile shipment. Ships next business day. Full refund if damaged in transit. Authentic 1920s–1930s wooden advertising box with strong farmhouse, breweriana, primitive, and industrial decor appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA genuine early 20th century Pabst-Ett Corporation wooden shipping crate used for processed cheese distribution, retaining its original printed side graphics and honest age-earned patina. This is the type of authentic advertising piece collectors seek because it crosses multiple markets: breweriana due to the Pabst connection, antique advertising, primitive wood decor, farmhouse interiors, kitchen display, and industrial Americana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConstructed of solid wood with original corner fasteners, open-top form, and rich dark aged finish. The side panel still shows the desirable Pabst script branding with Blue Label markings, while the end panel reads American Pabst Pasteurized Process Cheese. Far more desirable than modern reproductions because this is a true survivor with original wear, surface character, and untouched vintage presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent for shelf styling, bar display, kitchen counter storage, coffee station organization, bottle display, collectibles storage, workshop decor, man cave display, or general farmhouse accent use. Narrow rectangular form makes it practical while remaining visually strong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition shows authentic antique wear including scuffs, edge wear, fading to graphics, staining, age marks, and expected imperfections from commercial use nearly a century ago. Structurally sound with strong display appeal. 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Professionally packed for fragile shipment. Ships next business day. Full refund if damaged in transit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a genuine R.J. Reynolds Prince Albert “Crimp Cut” tobacco tin, dating to the 1930s–1940s era, featuring the well-known portrait logo and rich red lithographed finish that collectors recognize immediately. The original paper insert remains intact inside the tin, which is a strong value add and not always present on surviving examples.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe exterior shows honest vintage wear including light scuffs, surface marks, and minor edge wear consistent with age and use. The color remains vibrant and the graphics are still clear and display-ready. The lid is present and fits as expected. Interior shows typical age toning but retains the original printed label, adding authenticity and visual appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Prince Albert tins are widely collected under tobacciana and advertising categories, but they also perform extremely well as rustic farmhouse or vintage decor pieces. The bold red color makes it an easy standout on a shelf, in a cabinet, or grouped with other antique tins and Americana items.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for collectors, decorators, or anyone looking to add a genuine early 20th century advertising piece to their space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: approx. 4.5” tall x 5” diameter\u003cbr\u003eMaker: R.J. 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