{"product_id":"vintage-dewars-scotch-whisky-wooden-crate-john-dewar-sons-scotland-1950s","title":"Vintage Dewar's Scotch Whisky Wooden Crate John Dewar \u0026 Sons Scotland 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand\/Maker: John Dewar \u0026amp; Sons Ltd. Type: Scotch whisky shipping crate \/ advertising box Vintage: Yes Estimated Circa: 1955–1960 Country of Origin: Scotland Material: Wood, metal nails\/wire Primary Color: Brown Secondary Color: Black \/ faded red graphics Style: Industrial, Primitive, Rustic, Mid-Century, Advertising Room: Bar, Den, Library, Living Room, Bathroom, Home Spa, Office Original Use: Shipping case for bottled Scotch whisky Current Uses: Decorative storage, towel storage, bottle storage, display, bar decor Width: Approximately 17\" Depth: Approximately 11.5\" Height: Approximately 9\" Notable Markings: John Dewar \u0026amp; Sons Ltd., Perth Scotland, Established 1846, Awarded 50 Medals, By Appointment to the Late King George VI, Made in Scotland, New York, Ohio State Seals Affixed, 12 Round Fifths, 2.40 Gallons U.S., federal distilled spirits tax-stamp language\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vintage John Dewar \u0026amp; Sons Ltd. wooden Scotch whisky shipping crate is an especially appealing piece of mid-century liquor advertising, retaining original graphics and export markings across multiple sides. Measuring approximately 17\" x 11.5\" x 9\", it has enough scale to function as useful decorative storage while remaining easy to incorporate into a bar, library, den, living space or home spa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther sides preserve additional evidence of the crate's journey from Scotland into the American liquor trade. Original markings include “Made in Scotland,” “12 Round Fifths,” “2.40 Gallons U.S.,” “Ohio State Seals Affixed,” New York shipping markings and federal language concerning the red strip stamps required on containers of distilled spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstimated Circa: 1955–1960\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/identify-date-antique-boxes-advertising-tins-vintage-storage\"\u003eguide to identifying and dating antique boxes, advertising tins and vintage storage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Dewar \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54065184407828,"sku":"WoodBoxes-JohnDewer1957","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1465\/9604\/files\/7ad13a73-4b5d-4afe-b138-e9de0f696ce9.jpg?v=1790192732","url":"https:\/\/needleworkfarmhouse.com\/products\/vintage-dewars-scotch-whisky-wooden-crate-john-dewar-sons-scotland-1950s","provider":"Needlework Farmhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}