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Up for sale/sale is a phenomenal, 100% historically matched piece of Western New York agricultural history, dating to the late 1930s to the 1940s.
This is an authentic, commercial-grade 12-Quart (3-Gallon) tin-plated steel (\"dairy tin\") cream delivery jug manufactured by the renowned Follansbee Brothers Company. The handle is deeply stamped with \"FOLLANSBEE\", showcasing the heavy-gauge metal and robust hand-soldered reinforcement that the brand is famous for.
The face of the jug features bold, raised factory embossing for its original fleet owner:
\"S. A. F. D. / BUFFALO / INC / N.Y.\"
As an incredible rarity, this jug includes its true original matching cardboard pull-tab insert lid from the exact same company: Sterling Amherst Farms Dairy, Inc. (famously headquartered at Main & Kensington in Buffalo). The cap fits perfectly in the mouth and is clearly marked for \"Grade A Milk Pasteurized Homogenized Soft Curd.\" Finding the matching factory cap preserved alongside its stamped fleet jug is an absolute holy grail for local ephemera and dairy collectors.
ctor Features:
- Rare Interior Tag: Features the original external brass \"FILL TO THIS POINT\" legal measure indicator tag firmly soldered outside the neck.
- Dimensions: Stands 14 inches high with a 7.5-inch base diameter.
- Heavy Industrial Weight: Hefty commercial build, weighing just under 7 lbs empty.
Condition Notes:
This set is being sold in its true, \"as-found\" estate condition with a beautiful, authentic dark matte patina. It has not been aggressively scrubbed, polished, or chemically treated, leaving the original character intact for the buyer. Please review all photos carefully to assess the precise cosmetic condition.
A museum-quality display piece for farmhouse decor, local history collectors, or unique Western New York displays!
Shipping: Ships securely packed via calculated ground shipping due to heavy commercial weight. Local pickup option available upon request in the Buffalo area to save on freight.
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- the following is what Google images said about the Jug
• Incredible 100% factory-matched historic set. The heavy-gauge tin-plated steel jug features crisp \"S.A.F.D. / BUFFALO\" body embossing and deeply stamped \"FOLLANSBEE\" handle branding. The interior brass \"FILL TO THIS POINT\" indicator tag is completely intact. The matching original paper/cardboard lid insert features vibrant teal printing, crisp text, and beautiful authentic age-toning.
• Brand: Follansbee Brothers Company / Sterling Amherst Farms Dairy
• Material: galvanised / Tin-Plated Steel (Dairy Tin) & Brass Tag
• Capacity: 12 Quarts / 3 Gallons
• Era: Late 1930s – 1940s (Pre-WWII)
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: Agriculture, Dairy, Local History, Buffalo NY, Ephemera
Up for sale/sale is a phenomenal, 100% historically matched piece of Western New York agricultural history, dating to the late 1930s to the 1940s.
This is an authentic, commercial-grade 12-Quart (3-Gallon) tin-plated steel (\"dairy tin\") cream delivery jug manufactured by the renowned Follansbee Brothers Company. The handle is deeply stamped with \"FOLLANSBEE\", showcasing the heavy-gauge metal and robust hand-soldered reinforcement that the brand is famous for.
The face of the jug features bold, raised factory embossing for its original fleet owner:
\"S. A. F. D. / BUFFALO / INC / N.Y.\"
As an incredible rarity, this jug includes its true original matching cardboard pull-tab insert lid from the exact same company: Sterling Amherst Farms Dairy, Inc. (famously headquartered at Main & Kensington in Buffalo). The cap fits perfectly in the mouth and is clearly marked for \"Grade A Milk Pasteurized Homogenized Soft Curd.\" Finding the matching factory cap preserved alongside its stamped fleet jug is an absolute holy grail for local ephemera and dairy collectors.
Collector Features:
- Rare exterior Tag: Features the original external brass \"FILL TO THIS POINT\" legal measure indicator tag firmly soldered inside the neck.
- Dimensions: Stands 14 inches high with a 7.5-inch base diameter.
- Heavy Industrial Weight: Hefty commercial build, weighing just under 7 lbs empty.
Condition Notes:
This set is being sold in its true, \"as-found\" estate condition with a beautiful, authentic dark matte patina. It has not been aggressively scrubbed, polished, or chemically treated, leaving the original character intact for the buyer. Please review all photos carefully to assess the precise cosmetic condition.
A museum-quality display piece for farmhouse decor, local history collectors, or unique Western New York displays!
Shipping: Ships securely packed via calculated ground shipping due to heavy commercial weight. Local pickup option available upon request in the Buffalo area to save on freight.
