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"I want Bolletje!" – Vintage Biscuit Tin in Cream and Red (1950–1980)
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Cream Yellow Vintage Biscuit Tin for Bolletje with Red Lid
✅ Short product description:
• Tall cylindrical biscuit tin in cream yellow with a striking red snap-on lid.
• Iconic Bolletje baker character designed by Marten Toonder makes this a beloved vintage collectible.
📋 Detailed product description:
- Manufacturer: Verblifa
- Year of production: 1950 / 1980
More about this biscuit tin:
This biscuit tin is a beautiful eye-catcher from the 1950s to 1980s and symbolizes the nostalgia surrounding the Dutch Bolletje brand. The removable red lid with a rolled edge seals tightly, making the tin practical for everyday use. The front features the famous Bolletje baker character inside a red diamond-shaped triangle, created by comic artist Marten Toonder, renowned for the adventures of Ollie B. Bommel and Tom Poes. At the bottom, a wavy beige border with a red line decorates the tin, while the interior is finished in a golden color. All these elements together make it a charming collectible full of character.
Dimensions:
• Height: 22.5 cm
• Diameter: 11 cm
Material: Metal (tinplate)
Brand: Bolletje / Verblifa
Condition:
In good vintage condition with light signs of use consistent with its age. Please see the photos for a complete overview.
Manufacturer background:
Bolletje B.V. is a Dutch family business with a rich history dating back to 1867. It started with Gerardus Johannes ter Beek, a baker from Almelo, and grew into a national icon under the leadership of his sons, who founded an industrial bakery in 1954. The Bolletje brand became famous through clever advertising, including the legendary slogan “Ik wil Bolletje!” (“I want Bolletje!”) and a collaboration with the ad agency De Zuil. In 2013, the German company Borggreve took over Bolletje. The original building now houses a bakery museum and shop, honoring the heritage of this quintessentially Dutch brand.
Noteworthy features:
This vintage biscuit tin is not only a beautiful decorative item for the kitchen but also a must-have for collectors of Dutch design and nostalgic advertising memorabilia. The unique design by Marten Toonder and the distinctive color combination make this tin a charming eye-catcher. Perfect as a gift or as an atmospheric addition to a retro or vintage interior.
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TAGS
Vintage, biscuit tin, Bolletje, retro, tinplate, cream yellow, red lid, Verblifa, 1950s, 1980s, Marten Toonder, collectible, kitchen decor, nostalgia, Dutch design, advertising, baker character, metal tin, vintage kitchen, collector’s item
Country of origin
The Netherlands / Almelo. (Bolletje is a Dutch brand, originally based in Almelo.)
Kind of object
A tall, cylindrical vintage metal biscuit tin with a red snap-on lid, designed as a storage container for Bolletje brand rusks.
Theme
Vintage tin, metal box, retro packaging, old kitchenware, collectible, decorative tin, antique tin, nostalgic item, kitchen decor, advertising tin, Dutch design, old packaging, tin, canister.
Decoration
The biscuit tin is decoratively designed with the iconic red Bolletje baker character inside a diamond-shaped triangle, a wavy beige decorative border, and a clean red line along the bottom.
Category
Vintage tins
Color
The biscuit tin features a cream yellow color with a red lid and red accents in the decoration.
Publisher
Bolletje B.V.
Manufacturer
Verblifa (vereenigde blik fabrikanten)
Designer
Marten Toonder
Brand
Bolletje
Material
The biscuit tin is made of tinplate (metal) and features a painted design.
Particularities
What makes this biscuit tin special is the design by Marten Toonder, the gold-colored interior, and the original removable red snap-on lid with a rolled edge.
Era
The biscuit tin dates from the mid-20th century, specifically from the 1950s to 1980s.
Quality
The biscuit tin is in good vintage condition with light signs of wear consistent with its age.
Height
22,50 cm
Diameter
11,00 cm
Content
The biscuit tin is suitable for storing a full roll of Dutch rusks.
Shipping method
Parcel post with track & trace
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