Vintage Van Nelle Coffee Tin – Piggelmee (1999)

✅ Short description

• Nostalgic rectangular coffee tin by Van Nelle from 1999, finished in blue and featuring a charming illustration of the gnome Piggelmee.

• A decorative and collectible tin that reflects the rich history of Van Nelle and its well-known advertising character Piggelmee.

📋 Quick product details

• Brand: Van Nelle
• Year: 1999
• Type: rectangular coffee tin / storage tin
• Colour: blue
• Decoration: Piggelmee gnome and Van Nelle branding

Dimensions:
• Height: 15.5 cm
• Width: 12.3 cm
• Depth: 8.2 cm

• Condition: in neat vintage condition with normal signs of use and age

🛠 About the product

This vintage Van Nelle coffee tin is a fine example of late 20th-century advertising tins. The front features the iconic gnome Piggelmee, while the sides are decorated with characteristic Van Nelle slogans such as “Van Nelle’s coffee guarantees quality” and “Van Nelle since 1782”.

This makes the tin not only practical for storage, but also highly decorative in a kitchen, coffee corner, or collection of vintage advertising items.

🏭 Manufacturer & history

Van Nelle was founded in 1782 as a shop selling coffee, tea, and tobacco, and grew into one of the most well-known Dutch brands in this field. Throughout the 20th century, the company became famous not only for its quality products but also for its strong and recognisable advertising.

The gnome Piggelmee was one of its most iconic advertising characters, originating from children’s booklets used by Van Nelle to promote the brand. This gives the tin an extra layer of nostalgic and cultural value.

⭐ Special features

• Featuring the iconic Piggelmee character
• Official Van Nelle tin from 1999
• Decorative and highly collectible
• A charming blend of coffee history and nostalgic advertising

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

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