Antique wooden National Mark Eggs crate
A 1930's wooden egg shipping box, substantially made of pine with a braced lid, metal fittings and stencilled typography for National Mark Eggs.
In 1928, the Government and the Farmers’ Union set up a voluntary scheme to try to provide a quality guarantee for a range of home-produced goods, including eggs. The ‘National Mark Scheme’ was the first organised attempt to provide the market with reliably-graded, high quality, home-produced eggs.
During the war, foodstuffs such as eggs were rationed to ensure everyone received their fair share, and consumers were given vouchers which they used to buy eggs. A new organisation, the National Egg Distributors’ Association Limited (NEDAL) was set up to supply eggs, dating this box to 1928 - 1939.
Crates like these were fitted with compartmentalised padded interiors, and were often used on the railway to transport not only eating eggs, but also hatching eggs for stock.
Approximate dimensions:
35.5cm x 32cm
19.5cm tall
Condition:
Some wear, marks and scuffs from age and use, but overall in nice condition and looks great on display.
International customers and combined shipping
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