Unique Red Vintage Cookie Tin with Flowers and Butterflies - A Piece of Dutch Bakery Heritage from ARK

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Unique Red Vintage Cookie Tin with Flowers and Butterflies - A Piece of Dutch Bakery Heritage from ARK

• Manufacturer: Dutch, ARK
• Manufacturing Date: 1930 - 1940

Product Description
Breakfast cake enthusiasts and vintage treasure collectors, this is a rare find you won't want to miss! Presenting: a beautifully rectangular elongated cookie tin, manufactured by none other than ARK, the famous Dutch bakery. This extraordinary piece of Dutch bakery heritage dates back to the 1950s/1960s and is steeped in history and charm.

A Piece of History

ARK, once a humble artisan bakery, grew into an iconic name in the Dutch bakery industry. The ARK family, consisting of five sons and two daughters, laid the foundation for a heritage that continues to thrive to this day. In 1931, brothers Gerrit Jan van Ark and Martinus Johan van Ark decided to build a factory on the picturesque Zwolseweg, where ARK's Beschuitfabriek (rusk factory) still proudly stands.

Initially, ARK specialized in the artisanal baking of rusks and breakfast cakes. In 1938, they also added delightful biscuit and cookie creations to their repertoire. Their products found their way to bakeries and later to grocery stores across the Netherlands. Especially in provinces like Overijssel, Zeeland, and South Holland, ARK's treats were extraordinarily popular.

The Cookie Tin

This beautiful vintage cookie tin, featuring a hinged closure lid, pays tribute to ARK's unforgettable creations. The red background of the tin serves as a canvas for white and gold details of butterflies and flowers, giving it an atmospheric and nostalgic appeal. The name "ARK" proudly adorns the back of the lid as a reminder of the rich history of this Dutch bakery icon.

Condition
This beautiful cookie tin is a true vintage find and is in an authentic vintage condition, with the charm of traces of use and age-related wear. It tells the story of an era when artisan craftsmanship and traditional bakery values were held in high regard. The attached photos provide a good depiction of the tin's condition.

Dimensions

• Height: 9.5 cm.
• Length: 32 cm.
• Width: 10.5 cm.

This is not just a cookie tin; it is a piece of Dutch heritage that reflects the rich history of ARK. Whether you use it as a decorative centrepiece, a collector's item, or to store your favourite breakfast cake, this unique tin adds a touch of nostalgia and authenticity to your life.

Bring this beautiful ARK cookie tin into your home now and let it be a conversation piece for generations to come. This is more than just a tin; it is a piece of Dutch bakery history that you can hold in your hands. Don't hesitate, as this piece of heritage is waiting for a new owner to cherish and preserve it.