Vintage Biscuit Tin with Cherubs – General Biscuits, 1980
SKU: BT-5246-25Vintage Biscuit Tin with Cherubs – General Biscuits, 1980
- Manufacturer: General Biscuits
- Date of Manufacture: 1980
Product Description:
This round biscuit tin, produced by General Biscuits Nederland B.V. in 1980, is a characteristic example of functional packaging design with decorative appeal. It combines everyday practicality with a recognizable aesthetic that typifies household items from the 1980s.
The tin features a blue and white color scheme. The dark blue base is visually broken up by elegant circular white accents. The loose-fitting lid is embossed with a charming scene of two cherubs catching a fish with a net—an element that not only adds visual interest but also introduces a tactile texture to the design.
Crafted from tinplate with a folded longitudinal seam, the tin offers structural strength and durability. The lid fits securely, making it suitable for storing biscuits or other dry goods. Measuring 7.5 cm in height and 20 cm in diameter, the size is practical for everyday use, while its appearance makes it equally appealing as a decorative object.
Historical Context:
General Biscuits was formed in 1965 through the merger of Belgian companies Parein and De Beukelaer. In 1986, it was acquired by BSN-Gervais-Danone, which rebranded as Groupe Danone in 1994. As part of this strategy, the biscuit brand LU was given a central role. Founded in 1850, LU grew into an internationally recognized brand known for sweet treats such as Petit Beurre and Le Petit Écolier.
This tin thus represents not just a functional household item, but also a piece of industrial history from an era when brand identity and product packaging became increasingly important in consumer culture.
Summary of Features:
Material: Tin
Colors: Dark blue with white
Decoration: Embossed lid with cherubs
Dimensions:
- Height: 7.5 cm
- Diameter: 20 cm
Condition: This biscuit tin is in good vintage condition with normal signs of use and age-related wear. Please refer to the attached photos for details.
This vintage tin is ideal for lovers of retro design, collectors of biscuit packaging, or anyone seeking a functional item with historical and aesthetic value.
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Vintage biscuit tin, General Biscuits, cherubs, retro design, cookie packaging, 1980s, tin, vintage collection, nostalgia, historical objects, decorative tin, collectible item, blue tin, white accents, embossed lid, tin packaging.
Country of origin
Netherlands
Kind of object
This vintage round biscuit tin from 1980 by General Biscuits, featuring a charming embossed cherub motif, is both a decorative and functional collectible.
Theme
Vintage, biscuit tin, retro, decorative, collectible, 1980s, tin, embossed, nostalgia, second-hand, interior, household, retro design, antique, retro accessories, vintage decoration, functional, unique, old, collector’s item, classic packaging.
Decoration
The decoration features a charming embossed scene of two cherubs catching a fish with a net, depicted on the lid of the tin.
Category
Vintage tins
Color
Blue - white
Publisher
General Biscuits
Manufacturer
General Biscuits Nederland B.V
Brand
General Biscuits
Material
Tin (metal) with lithographed print
Particularities
The distinctive features of this biscuit tin are the charming embossed cherub motif on the lid, the elegant blue-and-white color scheme, and the craftsmanship of General Biscuits from 1980.
Era
This biscuit tin dates from the 1980s, an era when functional household items often also held decorative and nostalgic value.
Quality
The biscuit tin is in good vintage condition, with light signs of use and age-related wear that add to its authentic charm.
Height
7,50 cm
Diameter
20,00 cm
Shipping method
Parcel post with track & trace
