Vintage Verkade Toffee De Luxe Tin – Zaandam Holland – c. 1940–1960

✅ Short Description

A distinctive vintage Verkade Toffee De Luxe tin, finished in striking red with black, cream and gold-coloured decoration. The classic design featuring a horseman, historical figures and the Verkade emblem gives this old confectionery tin a particularly nostalgic appearance.

📋 Quick Product Details

• Brand: Verkade
• Product: Toffee De Luxe
• Origin: Zaandam, the Netherlands
• Period: approx. 1940–1960
• Material: Metal tin
• Colours: Red, black, cream and gold-coloured
• Lid: Hinged

Dimensions
• Height: 23.1 cm
• Width: 18.3 cm
• Depth: 11.7 cm

Condition: Vintage condition with visible signs of age and use

🛠 About the Product

This rectangular tin was originally used for Verkade Toffee De Luxe. The front features the words Verkade Toffee, with a decorative scene above depicting a horseman accompanied by two historical figures.

The lid bears the name Toffee De Luxe, while the sides also feature original Verkade lettering and decoration. The gold-coloured metal interior is stamped “Verkade Zaandam Holland”, providing an attractive original manufacturer’s detail.

The visible signs of wear and age are consistent with the vintage character of the tin and form part of its authentic appearance.

🏭 Manufacturer & History

Verkade was founded in 1886 in Zaandam, the Netherlands, by Ericus Verkade. The Dutch family business became particularly well known for its rusks, biscuits, chocolate and other confectionery products.

Over the years, Verkade also became known for its attractively designed packaging. Today, many of its historic advertising and confectionery tins are sought-after collectors’ items.

⭐ Special Features

• Original Verkade Toffee De Luxe tin
• Attractive historic Verkade illustrations
• Decorative hinged lid
• Gold-coloured metal interior
• Stamped “Verkade Zaandam Holland”
• Authentic signs of age and use
• Attractive as both a collectible and decorative vintage tin

Please note: The date of approximately 1940–1960 is a cautious estimate. An exact year of manufacture has not been established for this particular version.

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