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Bolletje Vintage Rusk Tin • Designed by Marten Toonder • Verblifa (1950–1980)
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Cream-Yellow Vintage Rusk Tin for Bolletje with Red Lid
Bolletje • Verblifa • 1950–1980
✅ Short Product Description:
Iconic light yellow vintage tin for Bolletje rusks, featuring a red push-on lid and the recognizable logo with the smiling baker. A nostalgic piece of Dutch bakery history, created in collaboration with illustrator Marten Toonder.
A unique find for collectors of retro kitchen tins or fans of the Bolletje brand.
📋 Detailed Product Description:
- Manufacturer: Verblifa
- Production Period: 1950–1980
More about this cream-yellow Bolletje rusk tin:
This tall, cylindrical rusk tin comes in a soft cream-yellow shade with a detachable red lid featuring a rolled edge. The front displays a red diamond-shaped triangle containing the iconic Bolletje baker — a logo designed by comic artist Marten Toonder. The lower part is decorated with a beige wavy trim and a sleek red line. The interior is finished in gold, and a crimped vertical seam is visible on the back.
Dimensions:
• Height: 22.5 cm
• Diameter: 11 cm
Material: Tinplate
Brand: Bolletje / Verblifa
Condition:
The tin is in good vintage condition with light signs of use and minor age-related wear. Please refer to the photos for a complete impression of its condition.
About the Manufacturer:
Verblifa (Vereenigde Blikfabrieken) was a leading Dutch producer of printed tin packaging. They collaborated with various brands to create decorative and functional containers such as rusk tins, tea tins, and biscuit tins.
Bolletje B.V. is a Dutch producer of rusks, crackers, and pastries. Founded in 1867 by Gerardus Johannes ter Beek in Almelo, the company began as a small bakery. By the 1950s, Bolletje had grown into the largest rusk producer in the Netherlands, helped by the popular advertising slogan "Ik wil Bolletje!" ("I want Bolletje!").
Interesting Features:
This rusk tin is both functional and decorative, with strong nostalgic value. The Bolletje logo was drawn by none other than Marten Toonder, famed for Ollie B. Bommel. The tin makes a charming addition to a retro kitchen, a collector’s display cabinet, or as a unique gift for lovers of classic Dutch brands.
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TAGS
Bolletje, vintage rusk tin, Marten Toonder, retro kitchen tin, Dutch tin, Verblifa, biscuit tin, smiling baker logo, 1950s kitchenware, nostalgic Dutch design, collectible tin, Holland kitchen decor, cream yellow tin, red lid tin, Dutch advertising.
Country of origin
The Netherlands – Almelo (Overijssel). Bolletje was originally founded in Almelo, where the industrial production of rusks also began. The manufacturer of the tin, Verblifa, had production facilities in the Netherlands, incl. in Krommenie and Hoogeveen.
Kind of object
Vintage metal rusk tin with lid, used as packaging and storage container for Bolletje rusks.
Theme
Vintage tin, retro kitchen tin, old rusk tin, Bolletje tin, metal storage box, tin packaging, nostalgic kitchen item, Dutch advertising tin, collectible tin, retro kitchen decor, old packaging tin, vintage kitchenware, retro Dutch design.
Decoration
The rusk tin is decorated with a red diamond-shaped triangle featuring the smiling Bolletje baker, framed by a wavy beige trim and a clean red line along the bottom edge.
Category
Vintage tins
Color
The tin is cream-yellow in color with a red push-on lid, red and beige accents, and a gold-colored interior.
Publisher
Bolletje BV
Manufacturer
Verblifa
Designer
Marten Toonder
Brand
Bolletje
Material
Tinplate, metal, painted print finish
Particularities
What makes this tin special is that the iconic Bolletje baker was designed by comic artist Marten Toonder, best known for Ollie B. Bommel.
Era
Era: Mid-20th century, circa 1950–1980.
Quality
The tin is in good vintage condition with minor signs of use and age-related wear.
Height
22,50 cm
Diameter
11,00 cm
Shipping method
Parcel post with track & trace
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