"Green Vintage Douwe Egberts Tea Tin (1950-1955): A Pickwick Heirloom"

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"Green Vintage Douwe Egberts Tea Tin (1950-1955): A Pickwick Heirloom"

• Manufacturer: Bekkers Dordrecht Holland
• Manufacturing Date: 1950 - 1955

Product Description:
Experience the charm of bygone times with this green vintage Douwe Egberts tea tin, crafted between 1950 and 1955. Standing on elegant legs, this heirloom tells a story of tasteful history. The delicately scalloped tin, adorned with pink flower motifs and a gold-bordered scene of people on horseback in a picturesque town, exudes timeless elegance.

Dimensions and Condition:
Measuring 7.5 cm in height, 16.5 cm in length, and 11.5 cm in width, this piece has been carefully preserved in its vintage state. Normal signs of use and age-related wear add character to this unique showcase item.

Bring a touch of nostalgia to your interior or surprise a tea enthusiast with this exclusive Douwe Egberts heritage. An enchanting blend of history and aesthetics, ready to embark on a new chapter in your story.

Douwe Egberts, founded in 1753 by Egbert Douwes and his wife Akke Thijsses, began as a grocery store named "De Witte Os" in Joure. Here, they laid the foundation for the well-known brands Douwe Egberts and Pickwick, with coffee, tea, and tobacco as their main products.

Pickwick tea, introduced in 1937, got its name from the wife of the then-director, inspired by the works of Dickens, particularly the 'Pickwick Papers.' The quest for an English name reflected the English association with tea at that time, complete with an image of an English stagecoach on the wooden crates.

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