• An Antique Larkin Soap MFG Co. Wooden Crate dated July 1901 from Pearl City Antiques, featuring “Factory to Family, Buffalo New York” printed on the side, a hinged lid, and visible wood grain.
  • An Antique Larkin Soap MFG Co. Wooden Crate, dated July 1901 and offered by Pearl City Antiques, sits on a colorful patterned rug with “Factory to Family, Buffalo New York” printed on the side.
  • An Antique Larkin Soap MFG Co. Wooden Crate, dated July 1901 and offered by Pearl City Antiques, sits atop a colorful patterned rug with “Factory to Family Buffalo, New York” printed on its side.
  • An Antique Larkin Soap MFG Co. Wooden Crate, dated July 1901 and offered by Pearl City Antiques, features a sturdy leather handle and is marked Lot No. 2225, Grand Trunk Ry. Baggage Department, Inspection. This distinctive crate—originally from the Larkin Soap Company of Buffalo, New York—is displayed atop a colorful patterned rug.
  • An Antique Larkin Soap MFG Co. Wooden Crate, dated July 1901 and offered by Pearl City Antiques, rests on a colorful patterned rug.
  • An Antique Larkin Soap MFG Co. Wooden Crate dated July 1901 from Pearl City Antiques rests on a vibrant, patterned rug. This weathered box showcases visible cracks, knots, and original hinges—a charming relic that recalls the history of Buffalo’s famed Larkin Soap Co.
  • An Antique Larkin Soap MFG Co. Wooden Crate dated July 1901 from Pearl City Antiques, with visible knots and sturdy metal hinges, rests atop a vibrant rug adorned with reds, blues, and floral motifs—a striking piece that evokes the rich history of Buffalo’s early Larkin Soap era.
  • An open, empty Antique Larkin Soap MFG Co. Wooden Crate Dated July 1901 from Pearl City Antiques sits atop a colorful patterned rug, its plain wooden interior and propped lid reminiscent of historic shipping crates once used by the renowned Buffalo-based company.
  • An antique wooden crate from Pearl City Antiques features a vintage shipping label that reads: “Lot No. 7552, Grand Trunk Ry, From The Larkin Soap MFG Co., Buffalo New York. Draymans Information. For Address.” Dated July 1901, this remarkable piece offers an authentic glimpse into early 20th-century commerce and highlights the enduring legacy of the renowned Larkin Soap MFG Co.
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Pearl City Antiques

Antique Larkin Soap MFG Co. Wooden Crate Dated July 1901

Antique Larkin Soap MFG Co. Wooden Crate Dated July 1901

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$325.00 USD
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Date
Dated July 1901
Material
Pine
Dimensions
10h x 27w x 15d inches
Condition
In nice antique condition consistent with age and use, the box shows expected surface wear, small splits, and light fading to the lettering that only enhances its authenticity.
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This antique wooden shipping crate from the Larkin Soap MFG Co. of Buffalo, New York, dates to July 1901 and captures the entrepreneurial spirit of early American commerce. The boldly stenciled lettering — “Larkin Soap Co. Factory to Family” — recalls the company’s pioneering mail-order business model, which brought household goods directly to consumers at the turn of the century.

Constructed of solid pine, the crate features its original stenciled graphics on one side and retains a warm, time-softened patina developed over more than a century. The leather straps and handles appear to be later additions, but they blend in nicely and lend a touch of rustic character. The Larkin Company was celebrated not only for its soaps and perfumes but also for revolutionizing home shopping through its innovative direct-to-consumer approach.

In nice antique condition consistent with age and use, the box shows expected surface wear, small splits, and light fading to the lettering that only enhances its authenticity. A wonderful decorative accent or storage piece with genuine early industrial-era charm. 10h x 27w x 15d
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