"Bring Nostalgia to Life: Vintage Van Nelle's Steam Coffee Roastery and Tea Trade Tin"

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"Bring Nostalgia to Life: Vintage Van Nelle's Steam Coffee Roastery and Tea Trade Tin"

• Manufacturer: Van Nelle Manufacturing
• Date: 1976

Description
Discover the charm of bygone times with this beautiful nostalgic tin can from Van Nelle's Steam Coffee Roastery and Tea Trade from 1976.

This lovely vintage tin in a vibrant red colour is designed as a square box with a hinged lid. It is adorned with old-fashioned images that bring the history of Van Nelle's Steam Coffee Roastery and Tea Trade to life. Experience the feeling of "The Rising Hope" while enjoying your favourite coffee and tea.

With a seamed bottom and side seam, this tin is sturdy and durable. It features two side hinges subtly incorporated into the design. The nostalgic images adorn the tin from all sides, making it a beautiful decorative item that captures attention.

Originally, this tin was offered as packaging with the purchase of two packs of Van Nelle's Supra coffee. Now, you have the unique opportunity to own this piece of history and enrich your own collection.

Condition
Please note: This tin is in its original vintage condition with signs of use and age-related wear. The photos are an important part of the description, so you know exactly what to expect.

Dimensions
Height: 9 cm Width: 14.5 cm Length: 17.5 cm Bring home this beautiful piece of nostalgia today and add a touch of vintage flair to your interior!

Van Nelle: A Rich History of Coffee, Tea, and Tobacco

The Rotterdam-based manufacturer Van Nelle has built an impressive history as a producer of tobacco, cigarettes, coffee, and tea. It all began in 1782 when Johannes van Nelle and his wife Hendrica opened a shop at Leuvehaven in Rotterdam. After Johannes' passing, his widow continued the business until her own death in 1813.

Johannes van Nelle Jr. and his brother-in-law Abraham Goedkoop then took over and operated the business under the name "De Erven de Wed. J. van Nelle." In 1837, the Van der Leeuw family acquired a share in the company, and from 1845 onwards, Van Nelle was fully owned by this family.

Under the leadership of Jacobus Johannes van der Leeuw, the company grew between 1837 and 1881. He established worldwide trade connections, started plantations in the Dutch East Indies, and transformed the shop into a factory for coffee roasting and the processing of tobacco and tea. By the end of the 19th century, coffee and tea became increasingly important, and Van Nelle achieved great success. The company distinguished itself through a unique approach, featuring memorable advertising characters such as Piggelmee.

The Second World War brought challenging times for Van Nelle, but from the 1950s onwards, the company recovered under the leadership of director J.P. Coelingh. The introduction of the first freshly ground vacuum-packed coffee, named Supra, in 1962 played a significant role in this recovery.

In 1916, Van Nelle purchased a plot of land along the Schie River in Overschie, where the world-famous Van Nelle Factory was built, designed by J.A. Brinkman and L.C. van der Vlugt. This architectural masterpiece, constructed between 1927 and 1929, became an icon of the New Building style.

On October 1, 1954, the last Van der Leeuw withdrew from the management, and Van Nelle became a public limited company. After a long-term collaboration, the American company Standard Brands acquired all the shares of Van Nelle in 1977. In 1985, the company regained full independence through a management buyout. Ultimately, in 1989, Van Nelle was acquired by its competitor Sara Lee/Douwe Egberts, which closed all production facilities and reduced Van Nelle to a brand name with a rich legacy.