Vintage 1974 7Up Soda Crate Heavy Waxed Cardboard Bottle Carrier Case Mead 7-Up
Brand:7-Up (Seven-Up)
Manufacturer: Mead Corporation (Mead Durabilt)
Date of Manufacture:** May 1974 (Stamped 5-74)
Patent Number: 3,727,824
Material:** Heavy-duty plastic/wax-coated cardboard with steel wire frame reinforcing the top rim
Country/Region of Manufacture:** United States (Michigan)
Up for sale is an authentic, vintage 1974 7-Up returnable soda bottle carrier case.
This is the heavy-duty, weather-resistant coated cardboard version designed by the Mead Corporation to transport large family-size glass soda bottles.
Condition Details
Cardboard Body: In great, structurally sound condition. The thick, plastic-coated cardboard remains stiff, sturdy, and rigid. It has not collapsed, softened, or suffered water rotting.
Graphics: The iconic red and white "7Up / SEVEN-UP" logo printed on the front is bold, bright, and highly visible.
Hardware: The original galvanized steel wire frame and carry handles are firmly intact with no structural breaks.
Wear: Shows honest, light cosmetic wear, minor surface scuffs, and base discoloration consistent with authentic delivery route use in the 1970s
The bottom retains clear red factory printing, reading: "5-74 PATENT NO 3,727,824" alongside the original Mead assembly instructions and Michigan plant origin stamp.
selling as pictured.
more than welcome to pick up at shop in butler pa & save shipping.
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