Multicoloured Rectangular Tin made by Van Nelle for Coffee and Tea (1990-1999)

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Multicoloured Rectangular Tin made by Van Nelle for Coffee and Tea (1990-1999)

• Manufacturer: Van Nelle
• Manufacturing Date: 1990 - 1999

Product Description:
This multicoloured rectangular tin made by Van Nelle, manufactured between 1990 and 1999, is a nostalgic reissue designed to celebrate the brand's rich history. The tin features rounded corners and is adorned with vibrant blue, red, green, and yellow panels. The left side displays an image of a teacup, while the right side depicts a coffee cup. The striking colours and clear panel division are based on the iconic design by Jac. Jongert from the 1930s.

Features and Specifications:

Dimensions:

• Height: 15 cm
• Length: 12 cm
• Width: 8 cm

Design:
Exterior: Coloured in red, green, and blue with distinct panel division.
Text: "Van Nelle's Broken Tea" and "Van Nelle's Coffee Packs" in red/yellow panels.
Interior: Gold-coloured tin-plated.

Construction:
The tin has a removable lid and an inwardly flanged bottom.
Van Nelle is known for its high-quality and innovative products. The multicoloured tin from the 1990-1999 period is a symbol of this rich history and the continued pursuit of quality and tradition. This tin, with its nostalgic design and practical construction, is not only a functional storage container but also a tribute to the rich heritage of Van Nelle.

Van Nelle: Rotterdam Pioneer in Coffee, Tea, and Tobacco
In 1782, Johannes van Nelle and his wife Hendrica opened a shop at Leuvehaven in Rotterdam for coffee, tea, and tobacco. After Johannes died in 1811, his widow continued the business until she died in 1813. Johannes van Nelle Jr. and his brother-in-law Abraham Goedkoop took over under the name "De Erven de Wed. J. van Nelle". In 1837, after Johannes Jr.'s death, the Van der Leeuw family became co-owners and later sole owners.

Under Jacobus Johannes van der Leeuw, the company grew between 1837 and 1881. He expanded with global trade contacts and owned plantations in the Dutch East Indies, transforming the shop into a coffee roastery and tea processor. Van Nelle prospered through its focus on coffee and tea.

Van Nelle distinguished itself with unique advertising, such as Piggelmee. The Second World War was difficult, but under director J.P. Coelingh, the company recovered in the 1950s. In 1962, Van Nelle introduced Supra, the first freshly ground vacuum-packed coffee, further increasing its success.

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