Vintage Coffee Tin De Roode Pelikaan • Antwerp • 1960s/1970s

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✅ Short description

Authentic vintage coffee tin by De Roode Pelikaan (Pelican Rouge) from Antwerp, featuring the iconic pelican logo in red, black, and gold. A stylish and recognizable Belgian collectible.

📋 Quick product details

• Brand: De Roode Pelikaan / Pelican Rouge
• Period: approx. 1960–1970
• Material: Tin

Dimensions
• Height: 20.5 cm
• Diameter: 11 cm

• Lid: Loose-fitting lid
• Language: Dutch & French (both sides)

• Condition: Vintage condition with signs of use consistent with age

🛠 About the product

This decorative coffee tin features the classic pelican design that has remained largely unchanged for generations. One side is in Dutch, the other in French — a nice detail that highlights its Belgian origin.

The bold combination of red, black, and gold gives the tin a timeless look. Perfect as kitchen décor or as a storage tin for coffee, tea, or small items.

🏭 Manufacturer & history

The origins of De Roode Pelikaan date back to 1863, when Joseph van Leckwijck started a coffee roasting business in Antwerp. Under the name “De Roode Pelikaan,” the brand became a well-established name within Antwerp’s rich coffee tradition, alongside brands such as Rombouts and Miko.

For the international market, the name was later changed to Pelican Rouge. Since 1983, the brand has been part of an international group focused on coffee vending solutions.

⭐ Key features

• Iconic pelican logo
• Bilingual design (Dutch/French)
• Classic Belgian coffee brand
• Decorative and functional collectible

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