"Taste the History: Vintage Van Nelle's Coffee Tin with Kabouter Piggelmee and Unmistakable Quality"

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"Taste the History: Vintage Van Nelle's Coffee Tin with Kabouter Piggelmee and Unmistakable Quality"

• Manufacturer: Van Nelle
• Manufacturing Date: 1999

Product Description:
Step into the nostalgic world of Van Nelle's Coffee with this beautiful vintage tin from 1999. The rectangular blue drum, crafted by Van Nelle, not only brings a piece of history but also the quality assurance associated with Van Nelle since 1782.

On the front of the tin, kabouter Piggelmee charmingly offers a lady a cup of coffee. The inscription "Van Nelle's coffee guarantees quality" underscores the long tradition of craftsmanship and fragrant quality coffee that the brand promises.

A glance at the side reveals the proud motto "Van Nelle since 1782," and a message emphasizing the value of Van Nelle coffee: "Van Nelle aroma at its best. With Van Nelle coffee, you show good taste. You consciously choose a familiar, fragrant quality coffee. Van Nelle craftsmanship is the guarantee for aromatic fresh coffee. And you can taste it!"

Dimensions and Condition:
This vintage coffee tin, with a height of 15.5 cm, width of 12.3 cm, and depth of 8.2 cm, is in excellent condition, with normal signs of use and age-related wear emphasizing the item's character. The attached photos are an integral part of the description.

Moreover, the story of kabouter Piggelmee adds an extra layer of charm to this piece of history. Piggelmee, known from a children's book series by Van Nelle, resides in an old Cologne jar and experiences adventures centered around the love for coffee. A unique addition to this tin with a rich history.

Van Nelle, originally starting in 1782 as a store in coffee, tea, and tobacco, grew into a respected Rotterdam-based manufacturer. The Van der Leeuw family expanded the business, established global trade connections, and introduced distinctive advertising figures like Piggelmee. Despite the challenging period around World War II, Van Nelle flourished again in the 1950s under the leadership of director J.P. Coelingh.

A tangible piece of heritage, this vintage Van Nelle's Coffee Tin is not only a tribute to the brand's rich history but also a timeless promise of quality and craftsmanship. Add this unique piece of history to your collection and let it bring to life the beautiful stories of Van Nelle and kabouter Piggelmee.

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