Vintage Verkade Dutch Rusk Tin – 100th Anniversary – 1986

✅ Short Description

A classic Dutch rusk tin by Koninklijke Verkade BV, released in 1986 to commemorate Verkade's 100th anniversary. This blue and white centenary edition is based on the original Verkade rusk tin from 1886, creating a nostalgic tribute to the early years of this famous Dutch brand from Zaandam.

📋 Quick Product Details

• Brand: Verkade
• Manufacturer: Koninklijke Verkade BV
• Year: 1986
• Edition: 100th anniversary / centenary edition
• Material: Metal tin
• Colour: Cream white / blue
• Closure: Removable overlapping lid

Dimensions:
• Height: approx. 23 cm
• Diameter: approx. 11 cm

Condition: Good vintage condition with signs of age and use

🛠 About the Product

This tall, round rusk tin was reissued in 1986 as a centenary edition, one hundred years after the founding of Verkade. Its design is based on Verkade's original rusk tin from 1886, complete with historic lettering and the distinctive horseman emblem.

The tin features original-style Dutch advertising text, including “Verkade’s Prima Zaansche Beschuit”, together with historic information about the packaging and suggestions for serving Dutch rusks.

The tin shows visible signs of age and use consistent with a vintage item. Please examine the photographs carefully for a clear impression of its condition; the photographs form part of the description.

🏭 Manufacturer & History

Verkade was founded on 2 May 1886 in Zaandam, the Netherlands, by Ericus Gerhardus Verkade as the steam-powered bread and rusk factory De Ruyter.

The company initially produced bread, rusks and traditional Dutch ontbijtkoek, among other products. Verkade later developed into one of the best-known Dutch brands for biscuits, cookies and chocolate.

⭐ Special Features

• Centenary edition commemorating 100 years of Verkade
• Based on the historic 1886 Verkade rusk tin
• Distinctive blue and white design
• Historic Dutch advertising text
• Attractive decorative piece as well as an interesting Verkade collectible

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