Vintage Rustic Tin – Scalloped Drum with Farmyard Scene & Hinged Lid

Vintage Scalloped Tin with Farmyard Scene and Hinged Lid (1920–1970)

✅ Short Description

• A charming vintage cigar tin featuring a pastoral farmyard scene on an elegantly scalloped body.

• Equipped with a sturdy hinged lid and resting on four small feet — a delightful piece of nostalgia that brings rustic warmth to any interior.

📋 Quick Product Details

• Maker: Unknown / The Netherlands

• Period: ca. 1920–1970

• Material: Tin, metal

• Dimensions: Height ±7.5 cm · Length ±21.5 cm · Width ±13.5 cm

• Condition: Good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

🛠 About the Product / Function
This vintage tin tells the story of rural life in bygone days. The lid depicts an idyllic countryside scene: a man by a water well, a girl with a bucket, several men, and a dog. Warm tones of red, gold, and yellow accentuate its nostalgic charm. The scalloped form and hinged lid with a collar edge make this piece both decorative and practical.

🏭 Manufacturer & History
Although the maker is unknown, tins of this type were popular throughout the early to mid-20th century in the Netherlands and surrounding countries. Often used for biscuits or cigars, they were designed to be repurposed as decorative household items once empty.

⭐ Special Features / Highlights

• Authentic farmyard motif with a warm rustic atmosphere

• Elegant scalloped design with hinged lid

• Supported by four small decorative feet

• Fine example of early 20th-century tin craftsmanship

• Perfect for collectors or as a stylish accent in a vintage interior

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

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