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Nice legs... - $80 (Rural Hall)
condition:
excellent
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These are rare because of the vintage, the legible lettering, the top and crate are a matching set and the top sits on a groove. Top is removable to store your keepsakes or items you don’t want your family to find ;-)
Base is attached by Velcro as to not penetrate the original wood bottom.
The legs are 16” and new. Cleaned and has a fresh coat of satin polyurethane with the original blonde wood
I have two of theses
Era Delivery Method
1917 James Theodore ("Mr. Thede") Neese sold hand-ground sausage from a covered wagon.
1925 The company upgraded to a Dodge screen-sided truck for daily deliveries in Greensboro and High Point.
Mid-20th Century
The iconic wooden crates were the standard for store deliveries as the company expanded into Charlotte and beyond.
Early Delivery: Before the widespread use of refrigerated trucks and plastic bins, Neese’s delivered their signature "brick" sausage to local markets in sturdy wooden boxes.
Design and Durability: The crates were built to withstand the weight of numerous one-pound bricks of sausage and liver pudding. They often featured the company’s logo, which includes a recognizable plump hog silhouette.
Dimensions: A standard crate typically measures approximately 15" x 11.5" x 5". They were designed to hold the company's signature rectangular one-pound blocks of sausage, a shape famously chosen by the founder so the product wouldn't "roll out of the truck."
• Historical Context: These crates were likely in heavy use from the 1920s through the mid-20th century. By 1925, the company had transitioned to using screen-sided trucks for daily deliveries in Greensboro and High Point, and these durable wooden boxes were essential for transporting fresh meat safely before plastic crates became the industry standard.