Green Vintage Tea Tin by Douwe Egberts for Pickwick Tea
SKU: BT-5240-25Green Vintage Tea Tin by Douwe Egberts for Pickwick Tea
- Manufacturer: Bekkers Dordrecht Holland
- Production period: 1950 – 1955
Product Description:
This green metal tea tin, manufactured by Bekkers Dordrecht Holland between 1950 and 1955, was designed for storing Pickwick tea. It is both a decorative and functional household item from the post-war era—a time when packaging and presentation were gaining importance.
Features and Construction:
The tin is made of green lacquered metal and features a scalloped, removable overlapping lid. Four small feet are subtly integrated into the bottom seam, giving the tin both stability and a distinctive silhouette. The body seam is folded rather than welded, indicating a solid, seamless construction.
The tin is decorated with pink floral motifs scattered across a dark green background. At the center of the lid is an oval vignette depicting horsemen in a cityscape with a tower and trees. This scene is framed with a delicate gold border, lending the piece a classic and refined appearance.
Dimensions:
- Height: 7.5 cm
- Length: 16.5 cm
- Width: 11.5 cm
Use and Practical Function:
Originally intended to store loose-leaf Pickwick tea—introduced by Douwe Egberts in 1937—this tin’s raised base helped keep contents dry even on damp surfaces. Its decorative appeal makes it still perfectly suited for use as a storage container or collectible item today.
Condition:
The tin is in vintage condition and shows signs of use and wear appropriate to its age. The photos provide an accurate representation of its current state.
Historical Context:
Douwe Egberts was founded in 1753 as a colonial goods store in Joure, the Netherlands. In 1937, the Pickwick tea brand was launched, named after Charles Dickens’ Pickwick Papers—a suggestion from the director’s wife at the time. The name and the packaging design, often featuring English stagecoach imagery, were intended to evoke the traditional British tea experience.
Noteworthy Details:
- – Original 1950s edition
- – Rare footed base construction
- – Authentic Pickwick imagery
This tin combines cultural and historical value with decorative appeal, making it a meaningful item for collectors and vintage enthusiasts alike.
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TAGS
Douwe Egberts, Pickwick, tea tin, vintage tin, tin canister, 1950s, Bekkers Dordrecht, retro kitchen tin, metal tin, tea canister, green tin, floral motif, decorative tin, collectible tin, old tin, nostalgic kitchenware, footed tin
Country of origin
Netherlands / Dordrecht
Kind of object
Decorative vintage metal tea tin with feet, designed for storing Pickwick tea.
Theme
Vintage, retro, tea canister, tin, kitchen tin, decoration, collectible item, 1950s, metal, Pickwick, Douwe Egberts, old Dutch tins, tea storage, nostalgia, kitchenware.
Decoration
The tin is decorated with pink floral motifs on a dark green background and features an oval medallion on the lid, depicting a cityscape with horse riders, framed by a gold border.
Category
Vintage tins
Color
Dark green, pink, gold, black, white.
Publisher
Douwe Egberts B.V. Joure
Manufacturer
Bekkers Dordrecht Holland
Brand
Pickwick tea
Material
Tin, metal, printed paint.
Particularities
What stands out about this object are the four integrated feet, the scalloped shape, and the detailed cityscape with horse riders on the lid.
Era
1950s (circa 1950–1955).
Quality
The tin is in vintage condition, with normal signs of use and age-related wear, which adds to the charm of the item.
Height
7,50 cm
Lenght
16,50 cm
Width
11,50 cm
Shipping method
Parcel post with track & trace
