Bolletje Cookie Tin – Vintage Red-Yellow Tin with Marten Toonder Baker (1950–1980)

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Bolletje Cookie Tin – Vintage Red-Yellow Tin with Baker (c. 1950–1980)

✅ Short Description

• Relive the nostalgia of the 1950s–70s with this cheerful Bolletje cookie tin by Verblifa.

• A classic Dutch tin featuring the iconic Bolletje baker – designed by Marten Toonder, creator of Tom Puss and Oliver B. Bumble.

📋 Quick Product Details

• Brand / Maker: Bolletje

• Manufacturer: Verblifa (Vereenigde Blik Fabrikanten)

• Period: c. 1950–1980

• Material: Tin

• Colors: Vanilla yellow with red checks and decorative borders

• Dimensions: H 10 × L 20 × W 12 cm

• Condition: Vintage condition; signs of use appropriate for age

🛠 About the Product / Function
Charming cookie tin with a gold-colored interior, red decorative checks, and a double-walled red lid featuring the iconic Bolletje logo. The recognizable baker adorns the top – a nostalgic symbol of Dutch baking tradition.
Perfect as a decorative collectible or for storing cookies, rusks, or other treats.

🏭 Manufacturer & History
Bolletje, founded in 1867 by Gerardus Johannes Bolletje in Almelo, grew from a small bakery into one of the Netherlands’ most famous brands for rusks, cookies, and crispbread. The iconic tin packaging quickly became beloved for its distinctive red-and-yellow design and charming appearance.
The tins were produced by Verblifa, a leading tin manufacturer known for high-quality lithography and durable construction.

⭐ Special Features / Highlights

• Original Bolletje tin featuring the classic baker by Marten Toonder

• Typical 1950s–70s red and vanilla-yellow design

• Gold-colored interior – decorative and practical

• Authentic Verblifa manufacture with Dutch nostalgia

💡 Tip
A must-have for collectors of vintage kitchenware, advertising tins, or Dutch design. This tin instantly brings the scent and charm of the past into any interior.

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

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