Vintage Matthäus Müller (MM) Eltville am Rhein Wooden Wine Box

This is a rectangular wooden crate or shipping box originally used for 'MM' Sekt (sparkling wine) from the renowned Matthäus Müller winery in Eltville am Rhein, Germany. Constructed from light-colored natural wood, likely pine or spruce, the box features traditional dovetail (finger/zapfenverbindung) joints at the corners, indicating sturdy early-to-mid 20th-century craftsmanship. The top surface displays a detailed black ink graphic or transfer print showing a picturesque riverfront view of Eltville with the Electoral Castle (Kurfürstliche Burg) and historical sailing vessels, alongside the 'MM' logo. Dimensions are approximately 33 cm in width, 26 cm in depth, and 10 cm in height. Side markings indicate it was designed to hold three 750 ccm (750ml) bottles. The wood shows a warm, aged patina with minor surface abrasions, consistent with utility use and storage. The typography and printing style suggest a vintage production period, likely between 1950 and 1980, serving as both promotional packaging and functional transport for high-quality German Schlossberg sparkling wine.