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Vintage Verblifa Tin Featuring Bird & Blossom Motif – 1950s Nostalgic Design
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Vintage Verblifa Tin from the 1950s – Bird and Blossom Decoration
✅ Short product description:
- Elegant metal storage tin featuring a bird and blossoming branch on a cream-white background, typical 1950s design.
- A charming and decorative piece that fits perfectly in a retro or country-style interior.
📋 Extended product description:
- Manufacturer: Verblifa (Verenigde Blikfabrieken)
- Date of production: 1950s
About this Vintage Verblifa Tin:
This cylindrical tin is a beautiful example of functional design combined with graceful 1950s styling. The cream-white base is adorned with a serene scene of a bird perched on a blossoming branch—a popular motif at the time, appreciated for its calming and decorative appeal. The solid blue slip-on lid fits seamlessly with the clean shape and, together with the rolled edges, ensures stability and ease of use. The distinctive flanged seam highlights the artisanal manufacturing techniques of metal packaging from this era.
Dimensions:
- Height: 16 cm
- Diameter: 11.5 cm
Material: Metal
Brand: Verblifa
Condition:
The tin is in good vintage condition with authentic signs of use and light patina consistent with its age. No major damage; the original character is well preserved.
Manufacturer background:
Verblifa, short for Verenigde Blikfabrieken (United Tin Factories), was a leading Dutch company specializing in metal packaging production. In the 1950s, the brand was known for its high-quality, decoratively designed tins, commonly used for storing food, sweets, tea, and household items.
Notable features:
This tin is not only practical for storing small items but also a stylish decorative piece for a vintage interior. Perfect for display on an open shelf, in the kitchen, or home office. A charming object that combines industrial heritage with nostalgic appeal—ideal for collectors and lovers of retro design.
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TAGS
Vintage tin, Verblifa, 1950s, retro tin, storage tin, metal tin, bird motif, blossom design, cream-colored tin, blue lid, decorative tin, nostalgia, collectible, vintage kitchen, country-style interior, industrial design, old Dutch tin, vintage.
Country of origin
Netherlands – likely produced in or near Krommenie, where Verblifa operated one of its main factories.
Kind of object
A cylindrical metal storage tin from the 1950s, designed for household use and decoration.
Theme
Vintage, retro, 1950s, home decor, interior accessory, collectible, tin box, nostalgia, second-hand, decorative, storage, classic design, metal, Dutch-made, thrift find, antique-style, old packaging, vintage decoration.
Decoration
The decoration features a graceful bird perched on a blossoming branch, rendered in soft, calming colors against a cream-colored background.
Category
Vintage tins
Color
The decoration features a graceful bird perched on a blossoming branch, depicted in shades of blue, green, orange, and pink against a cream-colored background.
Manufacturer
Verblifa
Material
Tin, metal, printed paint
Particularities
The tin stands out for its original color scheme, atmospheric bird and blossom motif, and the distinctive seamed joint typical of the 1950s, indicating traditional Dutch craftsmanship.
Era
Mid-20th century (1950s)
Quality
Good vintage condition with minor signs of use and authentic patina, no major damage.
Height
16,00 cm
Diameter
11,50 cm
Shipping method
Parcel post with track & trace
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