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Vintage Verblifa Tin – 1950s Bird and Blossom Motif
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Vintage Verblifa Tin from the 1950s – Bird and Blossom Design
✅ Short product description:
• With its creamy white background and charming image of a bird on a blossoming branch, this vintage 1950s Verblifa tin evokes a sense of warmth and tranquility.
• A stylish and decorative storage tin that radiates nostalgia and fits perfectly into any retro interior.
📋 Detailed product description:
- Manufacturer: Verblifa (Verenigde Blikfabrieken)
- Production period: 1950s
About this vintage Verblifa tin:
This metal storage tin is a classic example of post-war Dutch design. The naturalistic illustration of a bird perched on a blossoming branch reflects the popular domestic themes of the 1950s. Its cylindrical shape, blue slip lid, and crimped side seam reveal the artisanal production methods used for metal packaging at the time.
Dimensions:
• Height: 16 cm
• Diameter: 11.5 cm
Material: Metal
Brand: Verblifa
Condition:
Good vintage condition with typical signs of age, such as minor surface scratches and a light patina. The decorative print remains vivid and intact, with no major damage.
About the manufacturer:
Verblifa – short for Vereenigde Blikfabrieken (United Tin Factories) – was a leading Dutch producer of metal packaging in the 20th century. In the 1950s, the company introduced functional tins featuring decorative designs that matched the tastes of the era.
Interesting details:
This tin blends everyday functionality with vintage charm. Its artisanal production features, such as the folded seam and rolled edges, make it especially appealing to collectors and lovers of mid-century design. A valuable addition to any collection, and a decorative eye-catcher in retro, country-style, or eclectic interiors.
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TAGS
Verblifa, vintage tin, 1950s, bird design, blossom branch, retro storage tin, metal container, Dutch design, mid-century, decorative tin, vintage kitchen, country style, retro interior, collectible tin, nostalgia, metal packaging, cream-colored tin
Country of origin
Verblifa (The Vereenigde Blikfabrieken) was a Dutch company specializing in tin packaging. Its headquarters were located in Amsterdam, with production facilities in Weesp, Krommenie, Hillegersberg, Doesburg, Dordrecht, Delft, Oudenbosch, and Utrecht.
Kind of object
A cylindrical metal storage tin from the 1950s, featuring a decorative bird and blossom motif.
Theme
Tin, storage tin, vintage, retro, metal, 1950s, decorative, household, keepsake tin, nostalgia, interior, collectible, antique, old Dutch style, home decor.
Decoration
The decoration features a colorful bird perched on a blossoming branch set against a creamy white background, in the characteristic homely style of the 1950s.
Category
Vintage tins
Color
The tin features a creamy white background, a blue slip-on lid, and a colorful design with soft shades of green, brown, and pink in the bird and blossom motif.
Publisher
Verblifa
Manufacturer
De Vereenigde Blikfabrieken
Material
Tinplate (metal) — lithographic offset printing with colored ink.
Particularities
The tin stands out for its handcrafted finish with crimped seams and rolled edges, combined with a typical 1950s bird and blossom design, making it both functional and decorative.
Era
The tin dates from the post-war era of the 1950s, a period marked by recovery and innovation in design and industry.
Quality
The tin is in good vintage condition with light signs of wear such as subtle scratches and a gentle patina, without major damage and with a bright, well-preserved decoration.
Height
16,00 cm
Diameter
11,50 cm
Shipping method
Parcel post with track & trace
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