"Vintage Opaline Mocha storage jar, purple with images of mushrooms

"Vintage Opaline Mocha storage jar, purple with images of mushrooms

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

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Product Description
The charming world of the Opaline storage jar, 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 constellations, vintage cars, mushrooms, household items, marine fish, and much more.

The offered specimen has a purple lid with matching drawings of various types of mushrooms.

Some common and well-known types of mushrooms in the Netherlands are:

• Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria): Known for its bright red cap with white spots. It is a poisonous mushroom.
   
• Porcelain Fungus (Oudemansiella mucida): This mushroom has a striking white stem and cap. It is often found on dead branches.
   
• Porcini Mushroom (Boletus edulis): An edible mushroom with a brown cap and a thick stem. It is a popular mushroom among collectors.
   
• Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius): Recognizable by its funnel-shaped cap and light yellow colour. It is also an edible mushroom.
   
• Shaggy Mane (Coprinus comatus): This mushroom has a long, white stem and a cap that resembles ink running. It is edible in the early stages.
   
• Beefsteak Fungus (Fistulina hepatica): Named for the similarity of its flesh to steak. It has a reddish colour and is often found on oak trees.
   
• Puffball Mushroom (Lycoperdon perlatum): A small, round mushroom that resembles a pearl. When the spores are ripe, the cap bursts open, releasing a powder.
   

Condition
This vintage jar is in a lovely used vintage condition, with normal traces of history and age. Please 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 instant mocha coffee, these jars not only add a touch of nostalgia to your kitchen but also bring forth the rich history of Moccona. Originally founded in the Netherlands and later acquired by the renowned Douwe Egberts, Moccona 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."