Vtg Prang Crayonex No 323 24 Crayons American Crayon Co Box Art Deco Unused NM For Sale

Product: Vintage 24-Color Crayonex Drawing CrayonsBrand / Manufacturer: Prang / The American Crayon Company (Sandusky, Ohio & New York)
Model / Set No.: No. 323Markings & Logos:Features the Art Deco "Old Faithful Tuned-Palet Color Products" logo on the lid.Lid features six circular die-cut peek-through color windows arranged in an arc.Side flange bears patent stamp: U.S. PAT. NO. 2019913 (dating this lift-lid packaging design to the mid-1930s to 1940s).Short edge marked No. 323 "PRANG" CRAYONEX 24 COLORS.
Long edge includes an unwritten white student "NAME" panel.Packaging Construction: Two-piece black cardboard telescope box (lift-off lid and base tray) with an interior corrugated paper organizer tray.Contents: Complete set of 24 original paper-wrapped crayons.Each crayon features the distinctive black-and-color-blocked Prang Crayonex paper sleeve with bold block lettering. Visible colors include Red, Red-Orange, Orange, Yellow-Orange, Yellow, Green, Turquoise Blue, Light Blue, Blue, Blue-Violet, Red-Violet, Violet, Brown, Gray, White, and additional tuned shades.Detailed Condition ReportOverall Grade: Excellent Vintage Condition (Near Mint / Unused Stock)Crayons:Tips: Sharp, factory-molded points across nearly all sticks; show no signs of drawing or blunt wear.Integrity: All 24 crayons are unbroken, full-length, and seated neatly in their original corrugated slots.Wrappers: Clean, bright, and intact with no tears, peeling, or child scribbles. Light factory wax blooming/dusting consistent with natural aging of vintage wax.Box Lid & Base:Structure: Firm, rigid, and square with no crushed corners, split seams, or seam tape repairs. Side finger cutouts are clean and intact.Exterior Surface: Crisp black gloss with minimal edge rubs/shelf friction along corners. Metallic/cream typography is clear and bold with no flaking.Student Panel: The "NAME" rectangle on the side is completely blank and unused.Interior Tray: Clean cream/tan cardboard lining with minor expected wax transfer marks and faint vintage age toning, free of heavy staining or punctures.Corrugated insert is fully intact.Please review the attached pictures for additional details.