Vintage Van Melle Horse Racing Tin – Rotterdam – 1950s/1960s

✅ Short Description

A vintage Van Melle horse racing tin dating from approximately the 1950s/1960s. This white rectangular tin is beautifully decorated with two jockeys riding a black and a white horse, making it a distinctive piece of Dutch packaging history.

📋 Quick Product Details

• Brand / manufacturer: Van Melle
• Period: approx. 1950s/1960s
• Origin: Rotterdam, Holland
• Material: Metal
• Colours: White, black, orange/red, blue and silver-coloured
• Lid: Hinged overlapping lid

Dimensions: approx. 25.5 × 17 × 9 cm

Condition: Vintage condition with visible signs of age and use

🏇 About the Product

The lid features a dynamic horse racing scene with two jockeys riding a black and a white horse. The colourful illustration is enhanced by subtle blue and orange brushstroke-style accents.

The sides feature similar horse racing scenes in black and white. The interior and base have a silver-coloured finish. The underside is embossed with the original Van Melle – Rotterdam – Holland mark.

Over the years, the tin has acquired clear signs of age and use, including scratches, discolouration and surface wear. These are consistent with its age and contribute to its authentic vintage character.

🏭 Van Melle & History

The history of Van Melle began in the 19th century in Breskens, the Netherlands. Under the direction of Izaak van Melle, the family business developed from a bakery into a manufacturer of confectionery.

After the factory was destroyed during the Second World War, production continued in Rotterdam. Van Melle subsequently grew into an internationally recognised confectionery company, becoming known for brands including Fruittella and Mentos.

✨ Special Features

• Decorative horse racing theme with jockeys
• Colour illustration on the lid with black-and-white scenes around the sides
• Original Van Melle – Rotterdam – Holland mark embossed into the base
• Hinged lid
• Authentic signs of age and use
• Attractive collectible for enthusiasts of vintage tins, Van Melle memorabilia and Dutch advertising and packaging history

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