Hercules Powder crate
Updated August 23, 2026
This auction ended on September 1, 2026.
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| Lot number | 478 |
| Auction | Johnson Art & Antiques Online Auction |
| Date | September 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Harmeyer Auction & Appraisal Co. |
| Location | Rushville, Indiana |
Wooden crate branded on all four sides, "Hercules Powder / High Explosives Dangerous" on one side, "50 Lb. RCO 5x16 / Hercules Gelatin Extra / 60% Strength" with a figure of the Roman hero Hercules on the other side, "Hercules Powder" on each end, 10 3/4" high x 18 1/2" wide x 11 3/4" deep, no lid, staining to one side, dry rot on a small portion of the bottom board.
