Vintage Verkade Toffee Tin – Oval Sweet Tin with Horseback Rider, c. 1960–1970

✅ Short Description

An attractive vintage Verkade toffee tin dating from around 1960–1970, decorated in red, black and gold-coloured accents. The classic scene featuring a mounted rider and two accompanying figures gives the tin its distinctive nostalgic appearance.

📋 Quick Product Details

• Product: Sweet tin / toffee tin
• Brand: Verkade, Zaandam
• Tin manufacturer: Verblifa
• Period: approx. 1960–1970
• Shape: Oval
• Material: Tin / metal
• Colours: Red, black and gold-coloured
• Lid: Loose slip-over lid

Dimensions:
• Height: approx. 15.3 cm
• Length: approx. 11.5 cm
• Width: approx. 8.5 cm

Condition: Used vintage condition with normal signs of age and use. Please see the photos for a complete impression.

🛠 About the Product

The red background features a decorative scene of a mounted rider blowing a trumpet, accompanied by two walking figures. Below the illustration is a wide black band with gold-coloured borders and the inscription “Verkade’s Toffee”.

The loose lid fits over the top of the tin and features a red centre with a black graphic pattern. The black and gold-coloured border complements the decoration of the tin beautifully.

🏭 Manufacturer & History

Verkade of Zaandam is one of the best-known Dutch producers of biscuits, chocolate and confectionery. Many of its decorative tins were produced by specialised Dutch tin manufacturers, including Verblifa.

⭐ Special Features / Highlights

• Classic Dutch Verkade advertising tin
• Striking red and black design
• Decorative gold-coloured details
• Complete with original loose-fitting lid
• Suitable as a collectible, decorative piece or vintage storage tin

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