Van Nelle’s Steam Coffee Roastery Tin 1976 – A Nostalgic Collectible

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Vintage Van Nelle’s Steam Coffee Roastery & Tea Trade Tin Box

Bring Nostalgia to Life

✅ Short Description

• Step back to 1976 with this charming red tin from Van Nelle’s Stoom Koffiebranderij en Theehandel.

• Originally released with the purchase of two packs of Supra coffee, it’s richly decorated with historical imagery — a true piece of Dutch coffee culture that enhances any vintage collection.

📋 Quick Product Details

• Manufacturer: Van Nelle

• Production Date: 1976

• Material: Tin

• Color: Red, printed with nostalgic illustrations

• Condition: Vintage — showing light wear consistent with age and use

• Dimensions: Height 9 cm | Width 14.5 cm | Length 17.5 cm

🛠 About the Product / Function
This square tin with a hinged lid is solidly made, featuring a folded base and side seam. Two small hinge loops are neatly integrated into the design. The colorful images around the tin tell the story of Van Nelle’s coffee and tea heritage, making it a unique decorative piece full of vintage charm.

🏭 Manufacturer & History
Founded in 1782 in Rotterdam, Van Nelle became a leading producer of coffee, tea, and tobacco. The company gained worldwide fame through the Van Nelle Factory (1927–1929) — an icon of modern industrial architecture and now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Van Nelle stood out for its innovative advertising, including the legendary character Piggelmee.

A key milestone was the 1962 launch of Supra coffee, the first vacuum-packed ground coffee in the Netherlands. To promote this product, this collectible tin was issued in 1976.

⭐ Special Features / Highlights

• Nostalgic tin with rich all-around illustrations

• Issued as a promotional item for Van Nelle Supra coffee

• Robust build with hinged closing lid

• Decorative and highly collectible item

• Authentic piece of Dutch coffee culture from 1976

👉 Tip: This tin isn't only a collectible but also a perfect decorative accent for any vintage-style interior.

📦 Shipping: Sent as a parcel with track & trace, carefully packed to prevent damage during transport.

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