Vintage Chocolate Tin A. Driessen – Dessert Chocolate with Embossing & Mythical Creatures (c. 1915–1930)

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Square Chocolate Tin "A. Driessen, Dessert Chocolate" (c. 1915–1930)

✅ Short Product Description:

Original silver-colored square tin with rounded corners from the early 20th century, used as a luxury packaging for Dessert Chocolate by A. Driessen. The lid features an embossed design with the brand name, product name, and two mythological creatures. A beautiful piece of Dutch packaging history and a striking collector’s item.

📋 Detailed Product Description:
 

• Manufacturer: A. Driessen
• Date of Manufacture: c. 1915–1930

More about this square chocolate tin:
This sturdy, decorative tin served as the original packaging for Dessert Chocolate produced by the Rotterdam-based chocolatier A. Driessen. It has a hinged lid embossed with the company and product names inside an oval frame. On either side are distinctive anthropomorphic mythical creatures with bird heads, wings, and elegant acanthus leaf motifs, reminiscent of classical griffins. The edge of the lid features a clean, linear decoration, giving the tin a balanced and refined appearance.

Dimensions:
• Height: 4.2 cm
• Width: 17.0 cm
• Depth: 17.0 cm

Material: Tinplate, tin, iron

Brand: A. Driessen

Condition:
Good vintage condition with age-appropriate signs of use. The embossing and decoration remain clearly visible, and the lid closes securely.

Manufacturer Background:
Founded around 1820 in Rotterdam, A. Driessen grew into a leading producer of luxury chocolate products. From the mid-19th century, the company operated a modern factory in the Rubroek district, processing cocoa beans often imported from Suriname. In 1871, A. Driessen was appointed Purveyor to the Royal Court, a distinction highlighting the brand’s quality and reputation.

Interesting Details:
This tin is a tangible relic from a time when chocolate packaging was not only functional but richly decorated. Thanks to its embossing, mythological motifs, and solid construction, it is a remarkable collectible for enthusiasts of historic packaging, advertising history, and early 20th-century design. It also makes an attractive decorative piece for kitchens, shop windows, or themed collections.

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