Vintage Tea Bag Tin from Pickwick Tea by Douwe Egberts

Vintage Tea Bag Tin from Pickwick Tea by Douwe Egberts

• Manufacturer: Douwe Egberts
• Manufacture Date: 1930 / 1970

Features: Old white tin box with illustrated scenes of travelers by stagecoach for PICKWICK TEA

Product Description:
This vintage tin from Douwe Egberts is a beautiful piece from the period between 1930 and 1970. The rectangular tin features a removable lid with a rolled edge, and has a crimped seam along the side and bottom. The side overlaps the bottom, adding to the sturdiness of the design. The decoration on the tin is complete, featuring a white background adorned with colorful illustrations of travelers on a stagecoach and various characters. The lid displays the text “PICKWICK TEA” on a hanging sign, immediately identifying the tin as a product from this iconic tea brand.

Old Advertisement:
This tin was promoted with the message:
"This luxurious tea tin... To help you better preserve the delightful fragrance of Pickwick Tea, Douwe Egberts is temporarily offering this distinguished tin, which perfectly fits a box of Pickwick tea bags. The measured amount in each tea bag is enough for 4 to 5 cups of delicious tea. Ask your grocer for this convenient storage tin today."

The interior of the tin is finished in gold, which enhances the vintage look and evokes a nostalgic feeling. This tin is an authentic collector's item and offers a beautiful piece of Pickwick's history, a brand that has been a symbol of quality tea since its establishment in 1937 by Douwe Egberts.

Condition:
The tin is in good vintage condition. There are slight signs of use and aging, which are to be expected from an item of this age. The photos included with this product are part of the description and provide a detailed view of the item's condition.

Dimensions:

• Height: 5.3 cm
• Length: 18 cm
• Width: 7.5 cm

About Douwe Egberts and Pickwick:
Founded in 1753, Douwe Egberts is one of the most well-known Dutch companies in the food industry, originally famous for its coffee and later expanding into tea and other food products. The Pickwick brand, named after Charles Dickens' book The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, was introduced in 1937 and quickly became one of the most beloved tea brands in the Netherlands. Pickwick has since become a symbol of quality and authenticity, with a rich history tied to the trust consumers place in Douwe Egberts products.

This tin is a wonderful item for collectors of vintage Douwe Egberts pieces or tea nostalgia enthusiasts. It offers a unique glimpse into the past of this iconic brand and is a valuable addition to any collection.

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