Vintage Half-Cylindrical Tin for Van Melle Toffees with Fruit Decoration (1915-1930)
SKU: BT-5140-25Vintage Half-Cylindrical Tin for Van Melle Toffees with Fruit Decoration (1915-1930)
- Manufacturer: N.V. Dordrechtsche Metaalwarenfabriek formerly of Wed. J. Bekkers & Zoon
- Production Period: 1915-1930
- Feature: Shop Tin for Van Melle's Toffees with Fruit Decoration
Product Description:
This vintage shop tin, made between 1915 and 1930, features a unique half-rounded design with a flat back. The tin is equipped with a hinged lid secured by a latch mechanism, which closes over a pin on the tin. The lid is adorned with a brown background and the royal warrant of appointment, while the front is richly decorated with a variety of fruit illustrations. In the center, there is an oval medallion with golden letters on a brown background.
The flat back wall displays the Van Melle brand, including the logo of the smoking fisherman and the letters "vMcw," the trademark of Van Melle Confectionery Works. This emblem was designed in 1925 to mark the 25th anniversary of the company. The lid is fitted with a pin hinge that spans its entire width.
The tin can be locked with a small padlock (not included), contributing to the authentic appearance of the item.
Condition:
This shop tin is in vintage condition, with signs of use and aging typical for its age. Photos are part of the description and show the condition of the item.
Dimensions:
- Height: 29 cm (11.4 inches)
Width: 28 cm (11 inches)
Depth: 18.5 cm (7.3 inches)
Van Melle, founded around 1840 in Breskens as a bakery, began its path to success with the production of sugar balls. In the mid-19th century, Izaak van Melle introduced the machine production of these popular sweets. In the early 1900s, several other confectionery products were developed, including toffees and fruit caramels that made Van Melle world-famous under the brand names Fruittella and Mentos. The company expanded into international markets, and in 1935, it even acquired the first corporate airplane in the Netherlands. After the devastating bombings in 1944, production resumed in Rotterdam in 1946.
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Vintage Tin. Van Melle. Toffees Tin. Collectibles. Retro Tin. Fruit Decoration. Metal Tin. Antique Shop Tin. Van Melle Toffees. Nostalgia. Tin Packaging. Vintage Candy Tin. Unique Tins. Historic Tin. Collectible Items.
Country of origin
Country of Origin: Netherlands - Place of Origin: Breskens
Kind of object
A vintage, colored metal shop tin from the period 1915-1930, decorated with fruit illustrations and the Van Melle Toffees brand.
Theme
Vintage Tins. Antique Tins. Collectibles. Retro Tins. Candy Packaging. Metal Tins. Historic Tins. Van Melle. Toffees. Tin Collecting. Nostalgic Tins.
Decoration
The decoration of the tin features colorful fruit illustrations, a golden oval with the brand name in golden letters, and the Van Melle logo with a smoking fisherman on the back.
Category
Vintage tins
Color
The colors of the tin are primarily brown, gold, and various vibrant fruit colors, such as red, yellow, and green.
Publisher
Van Melle
Manufacturer
N.V. Dordrechtsche Metaalwarenfabriek v/h Wed. J. Bekkers & Zoon
Manufactered
Van Melle's Toffees Van Melle's Confectionary Works Breskens Holland
Brand
Van Melle
Material
Tin - metal - paint
Particularities
The tin has a hinged lid with a latch mechanism, the historic Van Melle logo on the back, and was manufactured by N.V. Dordrechtsche Metaalwarenfabriek between 1915 and 1930.
Era
The tin dates from the period 1915-1930.
Quality
The tin is in vintage condition, with signs of use and age-related wear, which contributes to the authentic appearance of the item.
Height
29,00 cm (11.4 inches)
Lenght
28,00 cm (11 inches)
Width
18.50 cm (7.3 inches)
Shipping method
Parcel post with track & trace
