Vintage Art Tin with Hals, Van Dyck & De Hooch Paintings – Verblifa 1935–1939
SKU: BT-5291-25Square Vintage Tin Box
Featuring Dutch Masters in Relief and Reproduction
✅ Short product description:
Art for your shelf
This elegant square tin box from the 1930s pays tribute to Dutch painting. Each side displays a reproduction of a classic masterpiece — from Frans Hals to Pieter de Hooch — framed by ornate relief decorations on a golden background.
Distinctive design
The tin features a raised embossed lid with rolled edges, a gold-colored knob on top, and four punched feet. A beautiful blend of craftsmanship and mass production from the pre-war era.
Made for the English market
Produced by Verblifa and marked “Container made in Holland.” Originally manufactured for export to England.
A sought-after collector’s item
Vintage enthusiasts, tin collectors, and lovers of classical art will appreciate this piece. The tin shows visible use and a lovely patina befitting its age.
→ A rare piece of functional art. Add this classic to your collection today!
📋 Detailed product information:
- Manufacturer: Verblifa (Verenigde Blikfabrieken), Netherlands
- Marking: “Container made in Holland” on the bottom
- Production date: 1935 – 1939
Product description:
Square vintage tin, entirely factory-made with embossed decoration and color highlights. The double-walled, slightly raised embossed lid features rolled edges and a gold-colored knob with decorative motif. The seamed side is located at one corner. The tin stands on four punched feet.
Each of the four sides is decorated with framed reproductions of paintings by:
Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641) – Flemish Baroque painter
Pieter de Hooch (1629–1677) – known for his perspective interior scenes
Frans Hals (c. 1582–1666) – famous for his lively portraits
The tin’s background is gold-colored with baroque relief ornaments. This decorative style was aimed at the English market, where Dutch Masters were highly popular at the time.
Condition:
Original vintage condition with signs of use and light wear consistent with age. See photos for a close impression.
Dimensions:
- Height (including knob): 18 cm
- Length: 14 cm
- Width: 14 cm
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TAGS
Vintage tin, tin container, Verblifa, container made in Holland, Dutch Masters, Frans Hals, Pieter de Hooch, Anthony van Dyck, 1930s, decorative tin, art tin, embossed tin, vintage storage tin, old biscuit tin, square tin, retro tin
Country of origin
Netherlands – manufactured by Verblifa (Verenigde Blikfabrieken), likely in Krommenie.
Kind of object
Square vintage tin box with embossed decoration, reproductions of Dutch masterpieces, and a gold-colored knob, made for the English market.
Theme
Vintage, retro, tin, tin box, decorative tin, storage tin, metal box, old tin, collectible, antique, art, Dutch Masters, painting, reproduction, Verblifa, 1930s, Dutch design, classical art, gold details, tin container.
Decoration
The decoration features a gold-colored background with baroque embossed ornaments and framed reproductions of paintings by Dutch Masters on all four sides.
Category
Vintage tins
Color
The main color is gold, accented with red and multicolored reproductions of paintings on the sides.
Publisher
Container made in Holland
Manufacturer
Verblifa (vereenigde blik fabrikanten)
Manufactered
Verblifa
Brand
Container made in Holland
Material
tin container, metal material, printed design
Particularities
What makes this item special are the embossed decorations, the gold-colored knob on the lid, the punched feet, and the reproductions of Dutch masterpieces—specially made for the English market.
Era
This item dates from the interwar period, specifically from 1935 to 1939, just before World War II.
Quality
The tin is in original vintage condition with visible signs of use and light wear consistent with its age.
Height
18,00 cm
Lenght
14,00 cm
Width
14,00 cm
Shipping method
Parcel post with track & trace
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