Vintage Pickwick Tea Tin by Douwe Egberts: Nostalgia in a Tin
SKU: BT-4886-24Vintage Pickwick Tea Tin by Douwe Egberts: Nostalgia in a Tin
- Manufacturer: Douwe Egberts
- Manufacturing Date: 1970 - 1980
Product Description:
This rectangular green tea tin, produced by Douwe Egberts, is a distinctive collectable from the 1970s and 1980s. The tin features a removable double-walled inner lid, providing extra protection for the contents. The decoration is striking, with a green base and orange accents. The long sides and the lid feature images of a stagecoach, horses, and an inn, evoking a nostalgic atmosphere.
On the end sides, there are two oval decorations: a green oval with the name 'Douwe Egberts' and an orange oval with the name 'Pickwick Tea'. These decorative elements highlight the rich history and brand identity of Douwe Egberts and Pickwick.
Condition:
This vintage tin is in good condition, showing normal signs of use and age-related wear. These signs of use contribute to the authentic character of the collectable. Please refer to the detailed photos for a better understanding of the condition.
Dimensions:
- Height: 9 cm
- Length: 18 cm
- Width: 10.5 cm
Background Information:
Pickwick is a tea brand by Douwe Egberts, introduced in 1937. Previously, Douwe Egberts had been selling unbranded tea from a shop in Joure since 1753. The name 'Pickwick' was inspired by Charles Dickens' book "The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club." The wife of the then-director suggested this English-sounding name.
Douwe Egberts, founded in 1753 by Egbert Douwes and his wife Akke Thysses in Joure, began as a "colonial goods store." Their range included products that "belong to the pleasures of daily life," such as groceries, chocolate, and dried fruit. After being taken over by their son Douwe Egberts and his wife Ymke Jacobs Visser in 1780, the company expanded its activities, focusing on the processing and blending of coffee, tea, and tobacco.
Douwe Egberts continued to grow, even after World War II, with international expansion into France, Spain, Denmark, and Belgium starting in 1948.
This vintage tea tin is not only a functional storage container but also a beautiful piece of Douwe Egberts and Pickwick history, ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of nostalgic decor.
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