Antique European Grape Barrel Lid – Swiss Export
Shipping: Non-combined item due to size and fragility
A rare survivor of the European wine trade, this antique painted barrel lid once sealed a shipment of grapes bound for New York from Switzerland. Marked G.S.C. – Made in Switzerland with original stenciling and a paper label still attached, it speaks to the history of agricultural export and the old-world craftsmanship of wooden shipping barrels.
With its faded blue-green paint and rustic wear, this piece makes a striking decorative accent — perfect for a kitchen gallery wall, hung beneath a cloche, or styled as a one-of-a-kind conversation piece.
Details
Origin: Switzerland, early to mid-20th century
Material: Painted wood with original stenciled lettering and paper label
Dimensions: Approx. [16 inches]
Condition: Wear and patina consistent with age and use; retains original paint and label
Antique European Grape Barrel Lid – Swiss Export
Shipping: Non-combined item due to size and fragility
A rare survivor of the European wine trade, this antique painted barrel lid once sealed a shipment of grapes bound for New York from Switzerland. Marked G.S.C. – Made in Switzerland with original stenciling and a paper label still attached, it speaks to the history of agricultural export and the old-world craftsmanship of wooden shipping barrels.
With its faded blue-green paint and rustic wear, this piece makes a striking decorative accent — perfect for a kitchen gallery wall, hung beneath a cloche, or styled as a one-of-a-kind conversation piece.
Details
Origin: Switzerland, early to mid-20th century
Material: Painted wood with original stenciled lettering and paper label
Dimensions: Approx. [16 inches]
Condition: Wear and patina consistent with age and use; retains original paint and label
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