some nice finds in the trash

[diggyboy]

When I went outside today I noticed some neighbors were throwing away some nice shelves. I need some for displaying relics so I decided to check it out. Not only did I find 2 really nice wooden shelves, but I also found a "no parking fire lane" sign, a few modern coins and a key, and an ancient crate labeled "Diamond crystal salt St. Clair Mich." The crate I would guess to be late 1800s to early 1900s, but im not sure. Even though it was kind of cheap of me to do, I scored some really nice finds! Thanks for looking and HH!

 

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[AnonymousTurker]

Nothing wrong with garbage picking. It's not being cheap it's recycling.

 

[diggyboy]

Nothing wrong with garbage picking. It's not being cheap it's recycling.

Yeah true I guess its alot better than wasting it!

 

[diggyboy]

Wow! I just looked at the bottom of the crate and it says "Constructed this 7th day of January 1896." After this there is a signature! This is an awesome antique that was most likely hand made!

 

[Ronson]

Wow! I just looked at the bottom of the crate and it says "Constructed this 7th day of January 1896." After this there is a signature! This is an awesome antique that was most likely hand made!

Love that crate, nice find!

 

[diggyboy]

Love that crate, nice find!

Thanks!

 

[46Wheat]

Nice pick

 

[diggyboy]

Nice pick

Thanks

 

[g-olden years]

Signed crate from 1896 - Fabulous!

How very close that crate & useful display shelves came to ending up at the dump! Ya saved 'em! Andi

 

[diggyboy]

Signed crate from 1896 - Fabulous!

How very close that crate & useful display shelves came to ending up at the dump! Ya saved 'em! Andi

Yeah im really glad that I saved that crate! Who in their right mind would throw something like that out?

 

[462]

That crate is cool and probably has some value depending on where you live, I think advertising crates like that bring more money the closer you are to their origin. Also rarity like most collectables plays a big part in value. Even if it's not worth a lot it's still a sweet find.

 

[diggyboy]

That crate is cool and probably has some value depending on where you live, I think advertising crates like that bring more money the closer you are to their origin. Also rarity like most collectables plays a big part in value. Even if it's not worth a lot it's still a sweet find.

Thanks! I would bet the crate would be worth a bit, but its an awesome piece, I think ill hold onto it