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Antique Crayon Wood Box, Excellent Original Cond. Beckley-Cardy Co.1900-1990.
Antique Crayon Wood Box, Excellent Original Cond. Beckley-Cardy Co.1900-1990.
Antique Crayon Wood Box, Excellent Original Cond. Beckley-Cardy Co.1900-1990.
Antique Crayon Wood Box, Excellent Original Cond. Beckley-Cardy Co.1900-1990.
Antique Crayon Wood Box, Excellent Original Cond. Beckley-Cardy Co.1900-1990.
Antique Crayon Wood Box, Excellent Original Cond. Beckley-Cardy Co.1900-1990.
Antique Crayon Wood Box, Excellent Original Cond. Beckley-Cardy Co.1900-1990.
Antique Crayon Wood Box, Excellent Original Cond. Beckley-Cardy Co.1900-1990.
Antique Crayon Wood Box, Excellent Original Cond. Beckley-Cardy Co.1900-1990.
Antique Crayon Wood Box, Excellent Original Cond. Beckley-Cardy Co.1900-1990.
Antique Crayon Wood Box, Excellent Original Cond. Beckley-Cardy Co.1900-1990.
Antique Crayon Wood Box, Excellent Original Cond. Beckley-Cardy Co.1900-1990.

Antique Crayon Wood Box, Excellent Original Cond. Beckley-Cardy Co.1900-1990.

$ 66

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Type: Crayon Box or Multi Use
  • Model: Dustless Crayon Box
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Brand: Beckley-Cardy Company, Chicago, IL. USA.
  • Condition: This crayon box is in original conditon, and the conditon is really quite beautiful. It is most likely from the earliest part of the 1900's. Beckley-Cardy Co., was the maker of this crayon box. The box has just a few bumps and bruises, but in total it is quite remarkable and beautiful. The label is fully intact. The box is made with traditional box joints (very strong). the finish is excellent. The nails that hold the box together have oxidized and provided a wonderful aged patina. There is a working history with this box that, in my view, make it all the more beautiful.

    Description

    This is an original antique "Dustless," crayon box. It was made by the Beckley-Cardy Company, in Chicago, Illinois. The company was in business from 1900 until 1990.  Beckley-Cardy Co., was a school supply company.  This box measures: 6 3/8 inches in height,  7 inches in length, and almost 4 3/8 inches in width.  The two compartments provide for a great number of crayons to be neatly stored (or a combination of crayons, pencils, and pens).  I would speculate that the box comes from the earlier history of this company.  Crayons did not mean what we think of crayons today.  Crayons in 1900 were basically chalk.  Even today, a Carpenter's crayon is actually a stick of chalk.  Most lumber yards or big box stores will still sell Carpenter's Crayons. I personally used them for several decades, and If I looked hard would probably find some in my shop.
    This crayon box is simply beautiful.  It also has a component of history, having been made by a 1900 American company.  The indications of use perfectly enhance this box.  I am sure that if it could reveal it's history and the hands  (young and old) that have handled it -- It would then be priceless.
    Shipping: At this time I am shipping to all locaitons within 50 states.  I will package this original crayon box with great care for shipping.  Shipping by: USPS.