Vintage SPC Australian Canned Fruit Wooden Crate Bartlett Pears Shepparton

Key Details:

• Item: Vintage Wooden Fruit Crate

• Brand: SPC (Australian Canned Fruit)

• Producer: Shepparton Fruit Preserving Co. Ltd

• Product Marking: Bartlett Pears

• Quantity Marked: 4 Doz 16oz Cans

• Origin: Victoria, Australia

• Material: Timber

• Era: c. 1940s–1950s (pre-rebrand, early SPC period)

• Use: Display, storage, décor, shop fit-out, man cave, shelving

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Mini Story

A genuine piece of Australian food and agricultural history, this original SPC wooden crate was used to transport canned Bartlett pears from the Shepparton Fruit Preserving Co. in regional Victoria. With bold stencilled graphics and honest wear from decades of use, it’s a fantastic survivor from Australia’s golden era of local food production — perfect as rustic décor, storage, or a statement display piece.

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Condition

Condition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes below.

This is an original, pre-loved wooden crate with authentic age wear:

• Solid timber construction with no major structural issues

• Original stencilled lettering remains clear and legible

• Expected surface wear, marks, stains, nail heads and patina consistent with age

• Lid slats intact and secure

• No modern repairs observed

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Postage & Handling

📦 Carefully packed to ensure safe delivery.

• Local pickup available from Vintage HQ, Heidelberg

• Combined postage available — please contact us before purchasing

• International shipping available on request

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