Vintage Verkade Biscuit Tin – Floral Design – Hinged Lid – c. 1940–1960

✅ Short core description

Charming vintage cookie tin by Verkade from Zaandam, finished in a warm cream color with a decorative floral motif on the lid. This tin with a hinged lid exudes true nostalgia and is both practical and decorative in a retro or brocante interior.

📋 Quick product details

• Brand: Verkade – Zaandam
• Period: approx. 1940–1960 (design style may be older)
• Type: cookie tin / storage tin
• Material: tin (metal)
• Closure: hinged lid

Dimensions:
• Height: approx. 7 cm
• Length: approx. 18.3 cm
• Width: approx. 11.2 cm

• Condition: vintage condition with visible signs of use and patina

🛠 About the product / Function

This rectangular Verkade tin was originally used for storing cookies or biscuits. Thanks to the sturdy hinged lid, the tin closes securely. Today, it is also perfect as a decorative storage tin for small items, tea, or kitchen accessories.

🏭 Manufacturer & history

Verkade from Zaandam is one of the most well-known Dutch food producers, founded in 1886. The brand became famous for its biscuits, rusks, and chocolate, as well as its characteristic tin packaging, which is now highly collectible. The design of this type of tin is often associated with designer Cees Dekker.

⭐ Special features / Highlights

• Original Verkade tin from Zaandam
• Hinged lid (more desirable than a loose lid)
• Warm retro colors with floral decoration
• Decorative and functional
• Authentic vintage look with characterful patina

📦 Shipping: Dispatched within 1–2 business days as a tracked parcel. Carefully packaged to prevent damage.

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