Cookie or Biscuit Tin for Verkade Cookies with Nature Decor

Cookie or Biscuit Tin for Verkade Cookies with Nature Decor

• Manufacturer: Koninklijke Verkade Fabrieken, Zaandam, Netherlands
• Manufacturing Period: 1970 - 1985

Product Description:
This Verkade cookie tin has a rectangular shape with rounded corners and features a removable lid. The tin has a white background adorned with colourful nature decor. The illustrations include birds, butterflies, and other animals set against a landscape with fencing. The sides of the tin are decorated with images representing flora and fauna across the four seasons. These details give the tin a charming and timeless appearance.

On the bottom of the tin, visible from the inside, is embossed text: "VERKADE Koninklijke Verkade Fabrieken Zaandam Holland". This highlights the authentic origin and age of the item.

Condition:
The tin is in good vintage condition, showing normal signs of use and light wear consistent with its age. Photos are included and form an integral part of the description.

Dimensions:

• Height: 6 cm
• Length: 21 cm
• Width: 13.5 cm

Historical Context:
Verkade is an iconic Dutch brand that traces its origins to May 2, 1886, when Ericus Gerhardus Verkade opened his Steam-, Bread- and Biscuit Factory “De Ruyter”. The name “De Ruyter” honoured the first flour mill in West Zaandam. Originally, Verkade produced bread, rusks, honey cake, and Langetjes. The range later expanded to include tea lights. The Verkade brand has since evolved into a leading producer of cookies and chocolate. The heritage of “De Ruyter” is still evident in Verkade's current logo.

This cookie tin is a representative example of Verkade products from the 1970s to 1980s and offers a piece of Dutch history and culture, packaged in an attractive and functional design.

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