Vintage Driessen Carro’s Chocolate Tin – Rotterdam – 1950s–1980s

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✅ Short description

Vintage rectangular chocolate tin from Driessen, originally made for Carro’s chocolates. The gold-coloured lid features 16 dark brown chocolates in relief, each marked CARRO. A distinctive piece of Dutch advertising packaging with an attractive, authentically aged appearance.

📋 Product details

• Brand: Driessen Chocolate
• Tin manufacturer: Drenthina Hoogeveen (DH)
• Period: approx. 1950–1980
• Origin: Rotterdam, the Netherlands
• Material: metal / tin

Dimensions: 17 × 11 × 4.2 cm

Condition: vintage condition with visible signs of use and age

🛠 About the product

This rectangular tin has a removable slip-over lid with a rolled edge. The dark brown base is finished with gold-coloured details. The lid features sixteen Carro chocolates embossed in relief.

The long sides are marked ‘Driessen Chocolade Carro’s’, while the short sides read ‘Made in Rotterdam Holland’. The gold-coloured base is embossed with the company name N.V. Cacao- & Chocoladefabrieken A. Driessen.

The inside of the tin has a natural metal finish, while the inside of the lid is gold-coloured.

The tin shows signs of use, including scratches and areas of wear consistent with its age. Please view the photos for a good impression of the condition.

🏭 Manufacturer & history

A. Driessen was a Rotterdam-based cocoa and chocolate manufacturer with a history dating back to the 19th century. The company produced a variety of chocolate products, including the Carro’s chocolates for which this tin was made.

Driessen’s decorative advertising tins are interesting examples of historic Dutch product packaging.

⭐ Special features

• Original Driessen Carro’s chocolate tin
• Lid featuring 16 embossed chocolates
• Marked Made in Rotterdam Holland
• Company name embossed on the base
• Decorative vintage advertising tin with visible signs of age and use

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