Vintage Niemeijer Tobacco Tin "Roode-Ster" – Mild Aromatic Smoking Tobacco – Circa 1910–1960

✅ Short Product Description

Bring a piece of Dutch tobacco history into your home with this original vintage Niemeijer tobacco tin, finished in the distinctive red and white colours of the famous Roode-Ster Lichte Geurige Rooktabak ("Roode-Ster Mild Aromatic Smoking Tobacco"). This rectangular tin features a hinged, overlapping lid with a pin hinge and captures the authentic character of early twentieth-century Dutch tobacco packaging. A beautiful collectible for enthusiasts of vintage advertising tins, tobacco memorabilia, and Dutch industrial heritage.

📋 Quick Product Details

• Brand: Niemeijer
• Commissioned by: Theodorus Niemeijer
• Tin Manufacturer: Nederlands Vereenigde Blikfabriek
• Production Period: Circa 1910–1960
• Country of Origin: The Netherlands
• Material: Tinplate (metal)
• Colour: Red, white and black
• Shape: Rectangular
• Lid: Hinged overlapping lid with pin hinge
• Inscription: Roode-Ster Lichte Geurige Rooktabak – 1/4 kilo

Dimensions
• Height: 7 cm (2.8 in)
• Length: 18 cm (7.1 in)
• Width: 11.2 cm (4.4 in)

Condition
This vintage tobacco tin remains in original vintage condition with normal signs of age, use, and wear consistent with its age. Minor scratches, discolouration, and other age-related marks enhance its authentic character. The interior base shows areas of corrosion. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.

🛠 About This Product

This classic tobacco tin features a striking red background with white labels, black lettering, and the distinctive eight-pointed red star that became synonymous with the Roode-Ster brand. The front bears the inscription:

"Lichte Geurige Rooktabak – ROODE STER – 1/4 kilo – N.V. Stoomtabaksfabriek 'Het Wapen van Rotterdam' v/h Theodorus Niemeijer Groningen."

The underside is finished with a rolled edge and a raised base, construction details typical of high-quality Dutch tin manufacturing during the first half of the twentieth century. Originally intended to store a quarter kilogram of loose-cut pipe tobacco, this tin is now highly appreciated as a decorative display piece or collectible.

🏭 Manufacturer & History

The history of Niemeijer began on 25 March 1819, when Meindert Niemeijer established a business in colonial goods in Groningen, the Netherlands. Alongside coffee, tea, and tobacco, the company soon developed its own line of smoking tobaccos marketed under the name "Het Wapen van Rotterdam."

Under the leadership of Theodorus Niemeijer, the company expanded significantly. In addition to its own brands, Niemeijer also manufactured tobacco products for other businesses. During the economic depression of the 1930s, cigarette production was discontinued, and the company shifted its focus toward coffee and tea. Throughout the Second World War, Niemeijer continued operating by producing coffee and tea substitutes under the Savora brand.

During the twentieth century, Niemeijer became one of the Netherlands' leading tobacco manufacturers, acquiring several competitors based in Groningen. Increasing competition from companies such as Douwe Egberts eventually led to the discontinuation of its coffee and tea operations during the 1960s, allowing the company to concentrate entirely on tobacco products.

⭐ Special Features

• Original vintage Niemeijer tobacco tin
• Attractive red and white design featuring the iconic Roode-Ster branding
• Hinged overlapping lid with original pin hinge
• Beautiful authentic typography from the first half of the twentieth century
• Excellent collector's item for enthusiasts of tobacco advertising and vintage Dutch advertising tins
• Also ideal as a decorative storage tin or nostalgic interior accent

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