This Space Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise lunchbox is a strong late-70s space-age piece with great display presence. The artwork has astronauts working in orbit, the shuttle above Earth, launch scenes, space stations, asteroid-mining graphics, and that bold black-and-white contrast that makes these older space boxes stand out.
Made by King-Seeley Thermos / Thermos Division, this box captures the excitement around the early Space Shuttle era and the real Enterprise orbiter. Collector references commonly identify this lunchbox as a 1977 Space Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise release, and the side artwork on this example is marked ©1977 King-Seeley Thermos Co. The Smithsonian records its example as manufactured by Thermos in 1979, so the cleanest collector wording is 1977 copyright / late-1970s release.
This example shows visible vintage wear, including edge wear, rim/corner wear, surface marks, and age-related patina. The graphics still present beautifully, the interior is clean, and the matching thermos adds strong collector value.
Handled and stored with care. Vintage pre-owned condition with visible wear consistent with age, use, and storage. Sold as a collectible/display piece. Thermos included for display/collector value. Photos show the actual item for sale.
Year/Marking: 1977 copyright / late-1970s release
Brand/Artwork: Space Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise
Manufacturer: King-Seeley Thermos / Thermos Division
Style: Vintage metal lunchbox
Thermos Status: Included
Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with visible wear
This Space Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise lunchbox is a strong late-70s space-age piece with great display presence. The artwork has astronauts working in orbit, the shuttle above Earth, launch scenes, space stations, asteroid-mining graphics, and that bold black-and-white contrast that makes these older space boxes stand out.
Made by King-Seeley Thermos / Thermos Division, this box captures the excitement around the early Space Shuttle era and the real Enterprise orbiter. Collector references commonly identify this lunchbox as a 1977 Space Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise release, and the side artwork on this example is marked ©1977 King-Seeley Thermos Co. The Smithsonian records its example as manufactured by Thermos in 1979, so the cleanest collector wording is 1977 copyright / late-1970s release.
This example shows visible vintage wear, including edge wear, rim/corner wear, surface marks, and age-related patina. The graphics still present beautifully, the interior is clean, and the matching thermos adds strong collector value.
Handled and stored with care. Vintage pre-owned condition with visible wear consistent with age, use, and storage. Sold as a collectible/display piece. Thermos included for display/collector value. Photos show the actual item for sale.
Year/Marking: 1977 copyright / late-1970s release
Brand/Artwork: Space Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise
Manufacturer: King-Seeley Thermos / Thermos Division
Style: Vintage metal lunchbox
Thermos Status: Included
Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with visible wear
