Verkade Rusk Tin – Nasturtium

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Verkade Rusk Tin – Nasturtium – Cees Dekker (1960–1980)

✅ Short description

• Authentic yellow Verkade rusk tin featuring a decorative nasturtium motif, designed by Cees Dekker.

• An atmospheric vintage tin from the 1960–1980 period, popular with collectors of Dutch advertising and food packaging heritage.

📋 Quick product details

• Manufacturer: Verkade (Zaandam, The Netherlands)
• Designer: Cees Dekker
• Period: circa 1960–1980

Dimensions:
• Height: 21 cm
• Diameter: 10 cm

• Material: Metal (tinplate)

• Condition: Good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use.

🛠 About the product / Function

This cylindrical rusk tin features a warm yellow background with a subtle diamond pattern and a fresh green lower band.

The decoration shows six climbing nasturtium vines in lively shades of green, red, and yellow. The lid is also richly decorated with a floral wreath in the same motif.

The removable lid with rolled rim closes neatly. The back of the tin features a folded vertical seam – a nice authentic manufacturing detail.

🏭 Manufacturer & history

Produced by Verkade, founded in 1886 and later becoming an icon within the Dutch food industry.

The design is by Cees Dekker, responsible for several recognizable Verkade tin designs from the second half of the 20th century.

⭐ Special features / Highlights

• Decorative nasturtium motif
• Original design by Cees Dekker
• Typical 1960s–1970s color palette
• Collectible Dutch advertising tin
• Attractive display piece for kitchen, interior, or collection

A characterful piece of nostalgia that instantly adds warmth and history to any space.

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

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