Vintage ARKS Orange Rusk Tin – 11 Dutch Provincial Coats of Arms – 1970s/80s

✅ Quick overview

An original vintage ARKS rusk tin in striking orange, decorated with the coats of arms of the 11 Dutch provinces that existed at the time. Flevoland is not included, as it only officially became the Netherlands’ twelfth province in 1986.

A colourful and nostalgic storage tin that looks great in a retro or vintage kitchen and is also an interesting collectible for enthusiasts of vintage Dutch tins.

📋 Product details

• Product: rusk tin / storage tin
• Brand: ARKS
• Period: 1970s–1980s
• Material: metal
• Colour: orange
• Decoration: coats of arms of 11 Dutch provinces
• Lid: removable overlapping lid with ARKS logo

Dimensions
• Height: 21 cm
• Diameter: 12 cm

• Condition: good vintage condition with signs of use and normal age-related wear

🛠 About the product

This ARKS rusk tin was originally offered as a promotional reward. By collecting vouchers from ARKS products, customers could exchange them for decorative tins such as this one.

The combination of the characteristic orange colour, ARKS logo and various provincial coats of arms makes this tin a distinctive piece of Dutch nostalgia. Ideal for storing rusks or other dry foods, while also being highly decorative.

🏭 Manufacturer & history

ARKS was established in 1920 as a bakery specialising in products including rusks and ontbijtkoek (Dutch spiced breakfast cake). In 1931, Gerrit Jan and Martinus Johan van Ark opened a new factory on the Zwolseweg. The company developed into a well-known supplier to bakeries and grocery stores. In 1975, ARKS became part of Bolletje.

⭐ Special features

• Features all 11 Dutch provinces that existed at the time
• Original ARKS logo on the lid
• Originally available as a promotional reward
• Characteristic piece of vintage Dutch kitchenware
• Both decorative and practical
• Attractive collectible for enthusiasts of vintage tins

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