Vintage SPC Shepparton Fruit Wooden Crate End – Australian Canned Fruit 1940s

Key Details:

• Item: Vintage SPC Wooden Crate End

• Brand: S.P.C. (Shepparton Fruit Preserving Company)

• Origin: Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

• Era: Estimated 1940s–1960s (based on branding style)

• Material: Timber with printed branding in black and red ink

• Type: Original fruit crate panel – collectible advertising piece

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Mini Story or Hook:

A genuine piece of Australian agricultural history! SPC (Shepparton Fruit Preserving Company) has been a household name for over a century, and this wooden crate end would have once held canned peaches or pears destined for markets worldwide. The bold red SPC logo and vintage typography make this a fantastic display piece for a farmhouse kitchen, bar, or Australiana collection.

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Condition:

Condition: Good vintage condition – see photos for details

• Original rustic timber with authentic age-related wear.

• Bold red SPC logo still visible, with black branding text clear despite some surface fading.

• Nail holes from previous use add to the genuine industrial patina.

• No major cracks or structural damage – solid and display-ready.

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