Vintage A. Driessen Carro’s Chocolate Tin – Rotterdam – 1925–1950

✅ Short description

Distinctive vintage chocolate tin by A. Driessen of Rotterdam, finished in yellow and dark brown. The hinged lid is decorated with embossed chocolate shapes bearing the name CARRO. An attractive piece of Dutch advertising packaging dating from the first half of the 20th century.

📋 Quick product details

• Brand: Driessen / Carro’s
• Manufacturer: A. Driessen
• Origin: Rotterdam, the Netherlands
• Date: approx. 1925–1950
• Material: tinplate
• Colour: yellow, dark brown and gold-coloured details

Dimensions: 16.5 × 11 × 4.5 cm (L × W × H)

Condition: good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use; please see the photos for details.

🛠 About the product

The tin features a hinged overlapping lid decorated with embossed brown chocolate pieces bearing the name CARRO. The dark brown side is lettered in gold with “DRIESSEN CHOCOLAAD CARRO’S”, while one end is marked “MADE IN ROTTERDAM HOLLAND”.

The underside is embossed with the manufacturer's name “N.V. Cacao & Chocolaad Fabrieken A. Driessen”.

🏭 Manufacturer & history

A. Driessen was a historic Rotterdam chocolate manufacturer with roots dating back to the 19th century. The company developed into an important Dutch producer of cocoa, chocolate and confectionery. In 1935, Driessen was acquired by chocolate manufacturer Kwatta.

⭐ Special features

• Original Dutch chocolate and advertising tin
• Decorative embossed CARRO design on the lid
• Hinged lid
• Embossed manufacturer's mark on the underside
• Attractive collectible for enthusiasts of vintage chocolate tins and advertising memorabilia

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