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Vintage Albert Heijn Biscuit Tin 1966 – Round Blue-and-White Tin with Floral Design, Thomassen & Drijver
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Vintage Albert Heijn Round Blue-and-White Biscuit Tin with Floral Motifs (1966)
✅ Short Product Description:
• Colorful vintage biscuit tin by Albert Heijn with a round shape and oriental-style floral decoration.
• Issued in 1966 to celebrate the opening of the Albert Heijn supermarket in Eindhoven – a rare collector’s item.
📋 Detailed Product Description:
- Manufacturer: Thomassen & Drijver
- Year of Production: 1966
About the Albert Heijn 1966 Biscuit Tin:
This striking round biscuit tin features a loose-fitting lid with a knob handle and rolled edges at the top and bottom. The base has a raised rim with a separate side seam, and the tin itself is made with a folded longitudinal seam. Its decoration consists of colorful oriental flowers and branches set against alternating blue and white panels, arranged in a windmill-like pattern, finished with a golden rim and knob. The text “Albert Heijn” with crest is embossed on the base.
The tin was issued on the occasion of the opening of the Albert Heijn supermarket in Eindhoven on May 25, 1966. The first 1,500 customers received one of these tins, which were all distributed by the afternoon. The launch was a great success: the store proved far too small for the overwhelming interest, and from that moment on secured its place in the city.
Dimensions:
• Height: 6.2 cm
• Diameter: 17.4 cm
Material: Tinplate
Brand: Albert Heijn
Condition:
Vintage condition with light signs of use and age-related wear. Photos are part of the description.
Manufacturer Background:
Thomassen & Drijver was a renowned Dutch tin factory, well known for producing high-quality food tins and promotional items. Albert Heijn itself has a rich history: the first store opened in Oostzaan in 1887, followed by locations in Purmerend and Zaandam. The brand became a royal warrant holder in 1927 and opened its first self-service store in 1952.
Why This Tin is Special:
This biscuit tin is remarkable for both its historical connection to the opening of the Eindhoven supermarket and its unique oriental floral design. A wonderful decorative piece, collector’s item, or gift for enthusiasts of vintage Albert Heijn memorabilia.
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Vintage Albert Heijn, Albert Heijn biscuit tin, 1966 biscuit tin, blue-and-white biscuit tin, Thomassen & Drijver tin, round biscuit tin, vintage tin box, Albert Heijn memorabilia, retro biscuit tin, collectible tin, Dutch supermarket collectible, vintage
Country of origin
Land: Netherlands. City: Eindhoven (based on the opening of the Albert Heijn supermarket for which the tin was issued).
Kind of object
Round vintage metal biscuit tin with blue-and-white oriental floral decoration, issued by Albert Heijn in 1966.
Theme
Vintage kitchen, retro tin box, Albert Heijn collectible, Dutch supermarket memorabilia, retro kitchen decoration, old biscuit tin, 60s kitchenware, collectible vintage tin, nostalgic kitchenware, retro food packaging
Decoration
The decoration consists of colorful oriental flowers and branches set against blue-and-white panels, arranged in a windmill pattern with a golden rim and knob.
Category
Collectible Vintage Tins & Canisters
Color
The biscuit tin features a blue-and-white base with colorful oriental flowers and golden accents.
Publisher
Albert Heijn
Manufacturer
Thomassen & Drijver
Brand
Albert Heijn
Material
The item is made of tin with a removable lid. The decoration and printing were applied using a combination of offset printing and paint, resulting in sharp and durable colorful flowers and golden accents on the metal surface.
Particularities
What makes this biscuit tin special is that it was issued to celebrate the opening of the Albert Heijn supermarket in Eindhoven in 1966 and features a unique oriental floral decoration with an embossed mark.
Era
1960s / 20th century (specifically 1966).
Quality
The biscuit tin is in vintage condition with light signs of use and age-related wear, as shown in the photos.
Height
6,20 cm
Diameter
17,40 cm
Shipping method
Shipped with track & trace, carefully packaged to ensure it arrives safely.
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