Vintage Demaret Tin “La Querelle / The Quarrel” – Belgian Confectionery Tin after C.F. Coene (ca. 1950)

La Querelle / The Quarrel – Vintage Demaret Confectionery Tin featuring Artwork after C.F. Coene (ca. 1950–1960)

✅ Short Description

• A charming Belgian confectionery tin featuring a lively scene inspired by the Flemish painter Constantinus Fidelio Coene (1780–1841).

• The lid shows La Querelle / The Quarrel – a colourful village scene in which peasants are caught in a cheerful dispute. A quintessential Flemish genre piece full of humour, expression, and fine detail.

📋 Quick Product Details

• Tin Manufacturer: Établ. J. Schuybroek S.A., Hoboken–Antwerp

• Confectionery Brand: Demaret, Brussels

• Period: circa 1950–1960

• Material: Lithographed metal

• Colour: Red and gold with multicoloured illustration

• Dimensions: H 8 cm × L 13 cm × W 12 cm

• Lid: Hinged lid with lock and keyhole (key missing)

• Condition: Good vintage condition with minor age-related wear

🛠 About the Product
This square tin was created as a luxury packaging for pralines or sugared treats. The image is a lithographic reproduction on steel, coated with a protective lacquer. The hinged lid closes securely and still features its original lock mechanism – a delightful reminder of the time when confectionery was packaged as an elegant, gift-worthy item.

🏭 Manufacturer & History
Confiserie Demaret of Brussels was renowned in the 1950s for its artistic packaging that blended Belgian fine art with refined confectionery craftsmanship.

The tin itself was manufactured by Établissements J. Schuybroek S.A., based in Hoboken (Antwerp) – a respected producer of metal packaging for chocolatiers, coffee roasters, and biscuit makers. Their tins were known for their quality, precision, and decorative appeal.

⭐ Special Features / Highlights

• Artistic depiction inspired by a 19th-century painting by C.F. Coene

• Featuring a lock mechanism

• Elegant red-and-gold framing with embossed details

• Collaboration between two Belgian houses: Demaret & Schuybroek

• Decorative collectible with a warm nostalgic charm

💡 Tip
Combine it with other Belgian or French confectionery tins from the 1950s for an authentic vintage accent in your kitchen or display cabinet.

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

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