Vintage Patria Quality Biscuits Cookie Tin with Zaanse Schans – Dutch Heritage (1950–1970)

Relive the Past with this Vintage Cookie Tin by Patria Quality Biscuits & Zaanse Schans

✅ Short overview

• Charming nostalgic cookie or biscuit tin by Patria Quality Biscuits, produced approx. 1950–1970.

• ​A decorative vintage collectible featuring iconic scenes of the Zaanse Schans — perfect for lovers of retro design and Dutch heritage.

📋 Quick product details

• Manufacturer: Patria Quality Biscuits

• Period: approx. 1950–1970

• Material: metal (tin)

• Color: moss green base

• Lid: hinged closing lid

• Dimensions: approx. 5 × 26 × 17 cm (h × l × w)

• Condition: good vintage condition with normal signs of use

🛠 About the product / Use

This authentic vintage tin is decorated all around with a black-and-white panoramic view of the Zaanse Schans. The lid features a watercolor-style illustration of traditional Zaan houses and a windmill, giving the piece a warm, nostalgic feel. The moss green base adds a calm, stylish look. The tin is in attractive vintage condition; light wear and patina are consistent with age and enhance its authentic character. Photos are part of the description.

🏭 Manufacturer & history

Patria left a lasting impression in Dutch households with its decorative tins. The factory gained national attention in 1978 due to protests against closure; Patria ultimately closed in 1981. Its products remain popular with collectors and enthusiasts of Dutch industrial heritage.

⭐ Special Features / Highlights

• Original vintage Patria tin (1950–1970)

• Unique decoration featuring scenes of the Zaanse Schans

• Hinged lid, sturdy and decorative

• Great as a storage tin or display piece

• ​Timeless collectible with a story

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

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