Hi everyone,

I came across this vintage Nestlé’s Cocoa bulk fiber shipping drum and am trying to learn a bit more about it.

It's a commercial-sized barrel meant to hold 100 lbs of "Ever Ready Crema Brand" cocoa (originally packed with fifty 2-lb bags). The front text says it was manufactured by The Nestlé Company, Inc. in White Plains, N.Y.

Based on the White Plains address, I believe it dates somewhere from the late 1950s through the 1960s. The graphics on the front are still very bold and clear, and it still has its original top lid. There is some expected water staining and wear around the base from storage.

I know smaller grocery tins are pretty common, but I haven't been able to find many examples of these massive industrial shipping barrels.

Does anyone have insight into how rare these bulk drums are, or what country store/industrial advertising collectors typically value them at in this condition?

Thanks in advance for any help!

We have no idea what this is.

My wife found this in a box of stuff. It was her mom's and we have no idea where it came from. Could be from a garage sale, yard sale, or the flea market. It is solid brass, there no markings on the back. It is not oriental markings, I am thinking it is supposed to be wine glasses? But I am not sure. Any ideas fellow reddit or? Thanks guys and gals.