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Antique D.M. Ferry & Co.'s Flower Seeds Wooden Counter Display Box (Pat. 1906)
Description:
Rare antique D.M. Ferry & Co.’s Flower Seeds wooden general store counter display box in VERY NICE RUSTIC VINTAGE CONDITION. Please take a close look at all photos and you will quickly notice the nice shape this merchant box is in. Crafted from solid quarter-sawn / tiger oak, this vintage advertising box was used as a point-of-sale display in general stores during the early 1900s to showcase seed packets.
Key Features & Details:
Brand/Company: D.M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Michigan
Construction: Quartersawn/Tiger Oak wood featuring classic finger joint (dovetail-style) corner construction
Inner Lid Label: Original color lithograph advertising label reading "D.M. Ferry & Co.'s. Flower Seeds." featuring diagram instructions labeled "To The Merchant" showing how to assemble and hang display trays. Marked "Patented 1906" in the bottom right corner.
Hardware: Heavy-duty metal lid-stay support arm and vintage brass hinges intact.
Condition Notes:
Wood & Structure: Strong, sturdy wood structure with beautiful grain patterns and natural aging patina. Finger joints are tight and solid. No structural cracks or breaks.
Hardware: Hinges and side support bar work smooth and hold the lid securely in place.
Interior Label: The original paper label inside the lid is present and clear with visible light age wear, toning, and pencil markings near the diagrams, adding authentic character to this antique advertising piece.
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