Vintage SCHAEFER "BEER AT ITS BEST" CRATE General Box c.1942 w/ 12 DIVIDED SLOTS

Being offered for sale is the QUITE RARE, vintage SCHAEFER "BEER AT ITS BEST" WOOD & STEEL CRATE (with original wooden dividers (held/holds (12) quart bottles)) manufactured by GENERAL BOX CO. of Brooklyn, N.Y., circa 1942 (as marked at inner walls - also marked "PATENT NO. 1826744" (which was issued on October 13, 1931, as per info found at http://patft.uspto.gov)), as seen in the pictures/as described in the title. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES. Being offered for sale AS-FOUND, uncleaned. May require a thorough detailing to bring to its full potential. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED or your money back...no questions asked! Poor/Good vintage condition with moderate -to- severe overall wear BUT remains structurally rigid & strong. Much of the original steel strapping at edges is missing and/or badly damaged/worn. Top edges/rim of box has moderate damage as well. Many scuffs, scratches, stains, dings, dents, splits, cracks, etc. throughout. Features outstanding, rich p