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Vintage Blue Biscuit Tin with White Cherubs – Timeless Design from 1980
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Vintage Biscuit Tin with Cherubs – General Biscuits, 1980
✅ Short product description:
• This round vintage biscuit tin from 1980 combines practical use with charming design, featuring an embossed relief of two cherubs on the lid. A unique collectible for lovers of retro packaging and nostalgic kitchen accessories.
📋 Detailed product description:
- Manufacturer: General Biscuits Nederland B.V.
- Year of production: 1980
More about the Vintage Biscuit Tin with Cherubs:
This biscuit tin is a beautiful example of functional packaging design from the 1980s. The tin is dark blue with white circular accents and has a snap-on lid embossed with two cherubs catching a fish together. It is sturdily made with a rolled seam and is suitable for storing biscuits or other dry foods. Thanks to its size and decorative character, the tin also makes a lovely vintage decoration for any home.
Dimensions:
• Height: 7.5 cm
• Diameter: 20 cm
Material: Tinplate
Brand: General Biscuits Nederland B.V.
Condition:
This biscuit tin is in good vintage condition with normal signs of use and light wear consistent with its age. Please refer to the photos for details.
Manufacturer background:
General Biscuits was founded in 1965 through the merger of the Belgian companies Parein and De Beukelaer. In 1986, the company became part of BSN-Gervais-Danone, later known as the Danone Group, with the LU biscuit brand taking center stage. LU, established in 1850, is internationally recognized for classic products such as Petit Beurre and Le Petit Écolier. This biscuit tin represents a piece of industrial history, reflecting the growing importance of packaging and brand identity in consumer culture.
Noteworthy features:
This biscuit tin is not only functional but also decorative, with the unique embossed cherubs adding tangible and visual charm. Perfect for collectors of vintage packaging and a charming addition to a retro kitchen or living space. Also makes a great gift for fans of nostalgia and 1980s design.
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TAGS
Vintage, biscuit tin, General Biscuits, 1980, blue-white, cherubs, retro, vintage design, tinplate, kitchen accessory, nostalgia, collectible, functional, decorative, 1980s, cookie tin, industrial heritage, gift idea.
Country of origin
Likely made in the Netherlands, as General Biscuits Nederland B.V. is the manufacturer.
Kind of object
A round metal biscuit tin from General Biscuits dating back to the 1980s, designed for storing biscuits as well as serving as a decorative vintage item.
Theme
Vintage, retro, collectible, kitchenware, storage tin, biscuit tin, decorative tin, nostalgia, 1980s, metal tin, classic design, home decor, gift idea, functional storage, cherubs.
Decoration
The lid is decorated with an embossed image of two cherubs catching a fish together, framed by elegant white accents on a dark blue background.
Category
Vintage tins
Color
The biscuit tin has a dark blue base with white decorative accents and a white embossed relief of cherubs on the lid.
Publisher
General Biscuits
Manufacturer
General Biscuits Nederland B.V
Brand
General Biscuits
Material
The biscuit tin is made of metal (tin) with a durable painted design in dark blue and white.
Particularities
What makes this biscuit tin special is the embossed relief of cherubs on the lid, adding both visual and tactile charm to its functional design.
Era
This biscuit tin dates back to the 1980s, an era when functional design was often combined with decorative elements in household products.
Quality
The biscuit tin is in good vintage condition with light signs of use and age-related wear.
Height
7,50 cm
Diameter
20,00 cm
Shipping method
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