🌟 Unique Vintage Coffee Tin: Kanis & Gunnink Seasons! 🌟

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🌟 Unique Vintage Coffee Tin: Kanis & Gunnink Seasons! 🌟

• Manufacturer: Coffee Roastery Kanis and Gunnink-BV Kampen
• Manufacturing date: 1980 / 1999 ​

Product Description
Experience the charm of bygone times with this beautiful vintage coffee tin from Kanis & Gunnink, adorned with stunning illustrations of the four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. With this unique tin, you're not only bringing a piece of history into your home but also a true eye-catcher for your interior!

🌷 Spring: "In the sweet spring, the land comes to life. Soon, I will give you flowers with your coffee."

☀️ Summer: "During full summer, life is good. After hard work, the coffee tastes good."

🍂 Autumn: "Autumn in the land, apples in my basket. Coffee in the cups. I'm in my element."

❄️ Winter: "The sky is grey. The land is white. At home, the coffee awaits on the stove."

The nostalgic tin features an inspiring text on the lid: "All seasons, all year, Kanis and Gunnink coffee is ready for you." Relive the old-fashioned cosiness and enjoy the delightful aromas of coffee from long-gone times.

ℹ️ About Kanis & Gunnink: Kanis & Gunnink has a rich history dating back to 1880 when Hendrik Kanis opened a shop in oriental goods. After meeting Paul Krüger, the South African president, the company got its current name thanks to co-director Frans Gunnink. Since 1969, Kanis & Gunnink has been part of Douwe Egberts, but the legacy of these original coffee pioneers lives on in this unique coffee tin.

Don't wait any longer and add a touch of nostalgia to your interior with this enchanting Kanis & Gunnink vintage coffee tin. A perfect gift for coffee lovers, collectors, or simply for yourself! Order now and let the charm of bygone times come alive in your home. Limited stock, so act quickly!

Condition
This coffee tin is in good vintage condition with only light signs of use and age-related wear, which adds to its authentic appearance. The attached photos provide a complete view of the condition.

Dimensions

• Height: 21 cm
• Width: 14 cm
• Length: 14 cm

Kanis & Gunnink: A Dutch Coffee Story

In the year 1880, a shop specializing in oriental goods was founded in Kampen by Hendrik Kanis. Frans Gunnink soon joined the team. In 1885, after meeting Paul Krüger, the South African president, Gunnink considered resigning and emigrating to South Africa to become a teacher. At that time, Paul Krüger was in the Netherlands to seek support for the Boer Republic. However, Hendrik Kanis did not want to lose Gunnink and offered him a co-directorship in the company. Thus, the firm Kanis & Gunnink was born.

Over the years, the company grew, and in 1920, the assortment was expanded with tea. In 1923, the company transformed into a public limited company with the new name N.V. Stoomkoffiebranderij en Theehandel Kanis en Gunnink. In 1928, co-founder and director Frans Gunnink passed away.

To attract and retain customers, Kanis & Gunnink released a variety of collectables, such as picture albums. These pictures could be collected from coffee packages. Some famous titles included "The Hundred Animals Book, A Journey Around the World" and "The Wonderful Tales of Gulliver's Travels."

In 1969, Douwe Egberts acquired a majority stake in N.V. Koffiebranderij en Theehandel Kanis en Gunnink. Although the two companies had previously collaborated on technical aspects, Douwe Egberts aimed to enable further growth for Kanis & Gunnink. With approximately 3000 employees, Douwe Egberts was significantly larger than Kanis & Gunnink, which had only 120 employees. As a result of the acquisition, Kanis & Gunnink lost its "Hofleverancier" designation in 1992. Nonetheless, the company received permission to print the city crest of Kampen on their packaging.

As time passed, the situation changed, and in 2001, the factory in Kampen had to close its doors. This left only the brand name Kanis & Gunnink.

Although the factory is no longer active, the name Kanis & Gunnink remains ingrained in memory as a Dutch coffee company with a rich history that has delighted coffee lovers for generations.