"Vintage opaline Mocha storage jar, blue with images of vintage cars"

"Vintage opaline Mocha storage jar, blue with images of vintage cars"

• Manufacturer: Moccona, Douwe Egberts
• Manufacturing Date: 1970s

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Product Description
The charming world of the Opaline storage jar is perfectly designed for storing delicious mocha coffee. Crafted from beautiful white toughened milk glass, this jar exudes timeless elegance. A valuable addition to any kitchen. These jars were originally available with lids in various colours and adorned with various enchanting decorations, including zodiac signs, vintage cars, mushrooms, household items, sea fishes, and much more.

The offered specimen has a blue lid with matching drawings of different types of vintage cars.

Some of the well-known vintage cars featured on this jar are:

• Benz Patent-Motorwagen (1886): Designed by Karl Benz, the Benz Patent-Motorwagen is often considered the world's first car powered by an internal combustion engine running on gasoline. It had a three-wheel design and a top speed of about 16 km/h.
   
• Ford Quadricycle (1896): Before Henry Ford introduced the Model T, he built the Ford Quadricycle in 1896. It was a simple four-wheeled vehicle powered by a gasoline engine.
   
• These early vehicles mark the beginning of automotive history and represent the pioneer phase of the automobile industry. They were often experimental in nature and laid the foundation for the later development of cars.
   
• Panhard & Levassor (1894): The French automaker Panhard & Levassor produced one of the first commercially sold cars with an internal combustion engine in 1894. It had a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicle design.
   
• Duryea Motor Wagon (1893): Charles and Frank Duryea are often credited with building the first mass-produced car in the United States. The Duryea Motor Wagon was first made in 1893.
   
• Renault Voiturette (1899): The Renault Voiturette was one of the first cars produced by Louis Renault for commercial sale. It was a compact car with an internal combustion engine.

Condition
This vintage jar is in a lovely used vintage condition, with normal traces of history and age. Note the crack in the lid! The attached photos provide a detailed view and are part of the description.

Dimensions

• Diameter: 9 cm.
• Height: 11 cm.

Originally designed for storing Moccona mocha instant coffee, these jars not only add a touch of nostalgia to your kitchen but also highlight the rich history of Moccona. Moccona, originally founded in the Netherlands and later acquired by the renowned Douwe Egberts, is known for its quality and craftsmanship in the world of instant coffee.

Let these Opaline storage jars enrich your daily coffee routine with a touch of style and history. A unique opportunity to embrace a piece of the past and enjoy your favourite coffee in a timeless design