Red Vintage Douwe Egberts Tea Box with Carriage Design for Pickwick Tea
SKU: BT-5343-25Red Vintage Douwe Egberts Tea Box in Curved Shape with Carriage Design for Pickwick Tea
✅ Short Product Description:
• A charming red vintage tea box in a rectangular curved shape, featuring a beautiful carriage design, made for Pickwick tea by Douwe Egberts.
• This unique tin combines nostalgic appeal with practical design, perfect for vintage and tea enthusiasts alike.
📋 Detailed Product Description:
- Manufacturer: Bekkers, The Netherlands
- Date of Manufacture: 1950–1980
More about this Red Vintage Douwe Egberts Tea Box:
This red vintage tea box is a atmospheric example of Dutch craftsmanship from the mid-20th century. Designed for Pickwick tea, a well-known brand owned by Douwe Egberts, the tin provided a stylish and functional way to store tea. The curved (bulge) shape with a hinged lid and the delicate carriage design make it a striking and nostalgic collectible with a rich history.
Dimensions:
• Height: 6.7 cm
• Width: 10.0 cm
• Length: 13.2 cm
Material: Enamelled metal
Brand: Douwe Egberts (produced by Bekkers)
Condition:
The tea box is in good vintage condition with normal signs of use that highlight its age and authenticity. The warm patina enhances its historical charm. Detailed photos are available to give a full view of the item.
Manufacturer Background:
Bekkers was a Dutch manufacturer specializing in metal packaging. They produced tins for Douwe Egberts, an iconic Dutch coffee and tea company with a long tradition dating back to 1753. Douwe Egberts is not only famous for coffee but also as the owner of Pickwick, one of the most popular tea brands in the Netherlands and beyond. This tea box for Pickwick tea fits perfectly within Douwe Egberts’ rich heritage and reputation for quality and style.
Interesting Aspects:
This tea box is both a functional and decorative item that evokes nostalgia from the 1950s to the 1980s. The beautiful carriage design and golden accents make it a standout piece in any vintage interior or collection. Ideal for tea lovers, collectors, or as a unique gift with a story.
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TAGS
Vintage tea box, red tea box, Douwe Egberts, Pickwick tea, metal tea tin, retro tea tin, rounded (bulge) tin, vintage tin, tea canister, vintage tea canister, Dutch design, 1950s-80s, collectible, nostalgic tin, metal packaging.
Country of origin
Made in the Netherlands, manufactured in the Netherlands by Bekkers for Douwe Egberts, Pickwick tea.
Kind of object
Vintage metalen theekistje in buikmodel, ontworpen als decoratieve en functionele verpakking voor Pickwick thee.
Theme
Vintage metal tea box in a rounded shape, designed as a decorative and functional container for Pickwick tea.
Decoration
The decoration features an intricate coach design with two horses and elegant trees, accented with subtle floral motifs and gold trim on a deep red background.
Category
Vintage tins
Color
The color is a warm deep red background with gold accents and colorful details in the coach design.
Publisher
Douwe Egberts Joure
Manufacturer
Bekkers, Dordrecht
Brand
Douwe Egberts, voor Pickwick Tea
Material
The material is metal with offset printing (lithographic print) using paint, typical for vintage metal packaging from that era.
Particularities
This vintage tea box stands out due to its unique rounded shape, the refined coach decoration, and the hinged lid with a concealed seam hinge, making it both functional and decorative.
Era
This tea box dates from the mid-20th century, specifically produced between 1950 and 1980.
Quality
The condition is good, showing normal signs of use and a warm patina that highlights the vintage charm and authenticity of the tea box.
Height
6,70 cm
Lenght
10,00 cm
Width
13,20 cm
Shipping method
Parcel post with track & trace
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