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Very few vineyards and orchards remain today, though the ruins of the former Sapich Bros Estate are still visible on West Coast Road. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese paper labels measure 180mm square. They will look brilliant framed singly or as a cluster. Ask us about other unique memorabilia from the same estate! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG+, as new from their day! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$30 each unframed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anec•dote","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51309644972335,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/0579\/6143\/files\/DSC02820.jpg?v=1746676169"},{"product_id":"vintage-fruit-growers-packing-charts","title":"Vintage Fruit Growers Packing Charts","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo rare Sapich Brothers Estate, card board packers charts, produced by the NZ Fruitgrowers' Federation in 1970 to guide orchardists in packing their apples and pears for export. 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