Vintage Pickwick Tea Tin by Douwe Egberts – 1950s–1960s

✅ Short Description

Original vintage Pickwick tea tin by Douwe Egberts from the 1950s–1960s. This elegant white lacquered storage tin is beautifully decorated with colorful illustrations of stagecoaches, horses, and travelers. A charming piece of Dutch advertising history and a wonderful addition to any retro, vintage, or country-style kitchen.

📋 Quick Product Details

• Brand: Douwe Egberts (Pickwick)
• Period: 1950s–1960s
• Material: Printed tinplate
• Color: White with multicolored illustrations
• Special Features: Gold-colored interior, Pickwick Tea design

Dimensions
• Height: approx. 5.3 cm (2.1 in)
• Length: approx. 18 cm (7.1 in)
• Width: approx. 7.5 cm (3 in)

🛠 About the Product

This rectangular tea tin was originally used for storing Pickwick tea. The removable lid features an atmospheric illustration of a stagecoach stopping at an inn, complete with the characteristic "Pickwick Tea" signboard. The sides are decorated with matching scenes, giving the tin an especially decorative and nostalgic appearance.

🏭 Manufacturer & History

Douwe Egberts was founded in 1753 in Joure, the Netherlands, and grew into one of the country's most renowned coffee and tea producers. The Pickwick brand was introduced in 1937 and takes its name from The Pickwick Papers, the famous novel by Charles Dickens. During the 1950s and 1960s, several promotional Pickwick tins were produced, including this attractive storage tin.

⭐ Special Features / Highlights

• Original Pickwick tea tin
• Beautiful stagecoach and traveler illustrations
• Gold-colored interior
• Dutch advertising memorabilia
• Decorative and highly collectible
• Attractive display piece for a kitchen or display cabinet

Condition: This tea tin remains in good vintage condition with signs of use consistent with its age. Please refer to the photographs for a detailed impression of its condition.

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

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