Set of three vintage biscuit/rusk tins made by Verkade and Ark

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Set of three vintage biscuit/rusk tins made by Verkade and Ark

• Manufacturer: Ark - Verblifa, Verkade - Koninklijke Verkade Factories B.V.
• Date of manufacture: 1955 - 1980

Description
Beautiful set of three biscuit tins by Ark and Verkade, all three with a floral theme.

Ark rusk tin
Tin biscuit tin with a loose lid with the brand name ARK on the side edge. At the rear, the bus has a so-called seamed longitudinal seam. The decoration of this biscuit tin consists of the decor "Field bouquet". With, inter alia; poppy, cornflower, chamomile and ear of corn.

Verkade rusk tin 1
The decoration of the Verkade biscuit tin consists of a light yellow background with images of a vertical row of flowers in red, yellow and blue between grey leaves. The biscuit tin is fitted with a loose lid. Text at the bottom: Koninklijke Verkade factories NV Zaandam Holland. This rusk tin was designed by Cees Dekker. Verkade was a true pioneer in packaging design.

Verkade rusk tin 2
Round tin biscuit tin with a loose lid. This biscuit tin is made with a seamed longitudinal seam in the box and bottom. The decoration of this bus consists of a cream-coloured background with gold-coloured craquelure lines; a multicoloured, loosely painted floral border and flowers on the lid. Text at the bottom: Koninklijke Verkade Factories n.v. Zaandam Holland.

Condition
This set is in a vintage condition with traces of use and age-related traces of wear. See the photos, they are part of the description.

Dimensions

Ark

• Height: 22 cm.
• Diameter: 10.5 cm.

Verkade 2x

• Height: 21.5 cm.
• Diameter: 11 cm.

Rusk tins used to be commonly used household items to keep rusks, a crispy bread product, fresh. They were often made of tin or metal and came in a variety of designs and decorations to brighten up the kitchen or pantry. Many of these biscuit tins are now collector's items and are prized for their nostalgic value and unique designs.

Rusk is a type of bread product made by cutting the dough into thin slices and baking these slices twice until crisp and brittle. It is often associated with breakfast or snacking and is popular in many countries around the world. Rusk is usually made from white bread dough, but may also contain whole wheat, rye or other types of flour. It is often eaten with butter, cheese, jam, sprinkles, or other toppings of your choice. Rusks are often sold in cylindrical packaging and can have a longer shelf life than fresh bread due to their drier and crunchier texture.

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