Orange STER Tobacco Tin with Embossed Lid – Theodorus Niemeyer NV

Orange Embossed Tin for STER Tobacco – Theodorus Niemeyer NV (Groningen)

✅ Short overview

• ​Original rectangular tin for 1/4 kilogram of STER tobacco, finished in orange with gold detailing.

• ​The lid features a beautiful embossed design with sailing ships at sea and a star. A decorative and collectible piece from Dutch tobacco history.

📋 Quick product details

• ​Type: tobacco tin / storage container

• ​Material: metal

• ​Shape: rectangular with hinged closing lid

• ​Color: orange with gold accents

• ​Decoration: embossed sailing ships and star

• ​Bottom inscription: “1/4 kilogram rooktabak STER-TABAK erkend de beste Theodorus Niemeyer NV. Groningen”

• ​Condition: good vintage condition

• ​Period: mid-20th century

🛠 About the product / Function

This authentic tobacco tin features a side seam and flanged base, with a folded edge around the box and an outward-rolled lid edge. The hinge with separate tabs is characteristic of tins from this period. The sides are decorated with embossed “bubbles” and medallions with ship motifs, giving the tin a luxurious and robust appearance.

A charming piece for a display cabinet, vintage interior, or mancave, and highly appealing to collectors of advertising tins and Dutch industrial design.

🏭 Manufacturer & history

Theodorus Niemeyer NV from Groningen was a leading Dutch tobacco manufacturer. The STER tobacco brand was marketed as a premium product, reflected in the rich decoration and high-quality finish of this tin.

⭐ Special Features / Highlights

• Beautiful embossed sailing ships and star on the lid

• Original advertising tin for STER tobacco

• Decorative and collectible

• Attractive patina consistent with age

• ​Timeless object with historical appeal

• Dimensions:
- Height: 7.5 cm
- Length: 19.5 cm
- Width: 11.7 cm

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

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