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Kellogg’s Cornflakes Vintage Cereal Tin (1989) – Red Retro Canister, Advertising Memorabilia
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Vintage Kellogg's Cornflakes Tin – Red Storage Canister from 1989
✅ Short Product Description:
• Charming vintage storage tin by the Kellogg Company, finished in a striking red-orange color and inspired by the original 1914 design.
• A unique collectible for enthusiasts of retro design and nostalgic brand history.
📋 Detailed Product Description:
- Manufacturer: The Kellogg Company
- Year of Production: 1989
About this vintage Kellogg’s tin:
This storage tin is a reproduction of the iconic 1914 Kellogg’s Cornflakes cardboard box. Its design blends playful nostalgia with practical usability. The front features an illustration of a girl sitting on a box of cornflakes, while the back carries the familiar slogan “Kellogg’s Cornflakes – Every morning the original.” With its removable lid, the tin is both decorative and functional—perfect for storing breakfast cereals or serving as a cheerful eye-catcher in a retro kitchen.
Dimensions:
• Height: 26 cm
• Width: 11.5 cm
• Depth: 18 cm
Material: Tinplate
Brand: Kellogg’s
Condition:
The tin is in good vintage condition with light signs of use consistent with age. Its original appearance has been well preserved, making it both decorative and practical.
Manufacturer Background:
The Kellogg Company was founded in 1906 by Will Keith Kellogg in Battle Creek, Michigan. As the pioneer of cornflakes, the company grew into a global icon in breakfast foods. In 1922, it officially became known as the Kellogg Company. Beyond its commercial success, the Kellogg Foundation—established in 1930—has played a key philanthropic role, made possible in part by a donation of 66 million dollars in Kellogg stock.
Why it’s special:
This tin represents more than just a brand—it captures a piece of cultural history. Its nostalgic design reflects the early origins of one of the world’s most famous breakfast products. A must-have for collectors of vintage advertising tins and a perfect decorative accent for any retro kitchen or interior.
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Vintage Kellogg’s tin, Kellogg’s Cornflakes tin, retro storage tin, red Kellogg’s tin, collectible Cornflakes tin, Kellogg’s memorabilia, retro kitchen decoration, vintage kitchen accessory, 1980s Kellogg’s tin.
Country of origin
United States (Battle Creek, Michigan) – Netherlands (produced for the Dutch market)
Kind of object
Vintage metal storage tin from 1989, designed as a reproduction of the original Kellogg’s Cornflakes box, specially made for the Dutch market.
Theme
Nostalgic Cornflakes tin, Kellogg’s advertising tin, retro breakfast cereal tin, Kellogg’s Cornflakes collectible, vintage tin, retro tin, nostalgic tin, metal storage tin, advertising tin, collectible tin, retro kitchen tin, retro kitchen accessory.
Decoration
The tin is decorated with a nostalgic illustration of a girl sitting on a box of Kellogg’s Cornflakes on the front, historical brand text on the back, and additional information about the product and brand history on the sides.
Category
Vintage tins and canisters
Color
The tin features a striking red-orange color with black and white accents in the print.
Author(s)
John Harvey Kellogg
Publisher
The Kellogg Company
Manufacturer
Kellogg's cornflakes
Brand
Kellogg's
Material
Metal with printed design, created using printing techniques (such as screen printing or offset printing) with special ink suitable for metal.
Particularities
This tin combines nostalgic retro design with historic Kellogg’s branding, is fully functional as a storage container, and makes a striking collectible and decorative item for vintage enthusiasts.
Era
Late 20th century (1980s) – Specifically 1989
Quality
Good vintage condition with light signs of wear consistent with age; fully functional and suitable as a decorative piece or collectible.
Height
26,00 cm
Lenght
18,00 cm
Width
11,00 cm
Content
Suitable for a full 375g box of Kellogg’s Cornflakes.
Shipping method
Shipped with track & trace, carefully packaged to ensure it arrives safely.
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