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Van Nelle Coffee Tin with Piggelmee – Vintage Collectible from 1999

SKU: BT-5304-25
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Taste History with Piggelmee!

Vintage Van Nelle Coffee Tin from 1999

Short Product Description:


Gnome Piggelmee on Display
A charming scene decorates this blue rectangular tin: Gnome Piggelmee offering a cup of coffee to a lady — a nostalgic nod to Van Nelle’s rich coffee tradition.

Van Nelle Since 1782
With inscriptions like “Van Nelle’s coffee guarantees quality” and “Aroma at its best,” this tin breathes history, quality, and brand recognition.

Excellent Condition
Dimensions: 15.5 cm high × 12.3 cm wide × 8.2 cm deep. In great vintage condition with minimal signs of wear. Photos show the actual condition.

A Unique Collectible
More than just a tin — a piece of Rotterdam heritage with a story. Perfect for coffee lovers, collectors, or fans of Piggelmee.

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📋 Detailed Product Description:
 

  • Manufacturer: Van Nelle
  • Year of Manufacture: 1999

A Piece of Coffee History in Tin Form
This original Van Nelle coffee tin from 1999 combines nostalgic design with historical value. The front features Gnome Piggelmee — the well-known advertising character from Van Nelle’s children’s book series — in a familiar setting: serving coffee with flair. The slogan “Van Nelle’s coffee guarantees quality” refers to the brand’s longstanding promise of craftsmanship since its founding in 1782.

On the sides you can read:

  • “Van Nelle since 1782”

  • “With Van Nelle coffee, you show good taste. You consciously choose a trusted, aromatic quality coffee…”

The tin is sturdy, with a lovely patina befitting an item over 25 years old. It was made as a commemorative or promotional piece — a classic collectible that has graced kitchens and collections for decades.


Who is Piggelmee?
Piggelmee is a gnome from a famous advertising fairy tale series by Van Nelle. He lives with his wife in an old Cologne pot and experiences various adventures, often with a moral, where the magic of coffee is never far away. Van Nelle used Piggelmee in clever marketing campaigns from the early 20th century to increase brand recognition.

About Van Nelle
Van Nelle started in 1782 as a shop selling coffee, tea, and tobacco, and grew into an icon of Rotterdam entrepreneurship. The modernist Van Nelle Factory (now a UNESCO World Heritage Site) remains a tangible symbol of this legacy. The company flourished in the 1950s and 60s, partly thanks to director J.P. Coelingh and a strong sense of brand experience.


This coffee tin reflects that history — a beautiful example of how design, function, and brand storytelling come together in a decorative and meaningful object.

 

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Country of origin
Netherlands, Rotterdam. Van Nelle is an iconic Dutch brand originally founded in Rotterdam. Both the company and its associated factory (now a UNESCO World Heritage site) are closely connected to the city.

Kind of object
A decorative and nostalgic coffee tin from 1999, issued by Van Nelle, featuring an illustration of the gnome Piggelmee as a tribute to the brand’s rich coffee heritage.

Theme
Vintage, retro, collection, decoration, collectible, antique, nostalgia, design, kitchen accessory, promotional item, tin, coffee lover, unique gift, limited edition, secondhand

Decoration
The decoration features Piggelmee the gnome playfully offering a cup of coffee, framed by nostalgic slogans celebrating Van Nelle’s rich coffee tradition.

Category
Vintage tins

Color
The main color of the tin is deep blue, complemented by colorful details in red, white, and green surrounding Piggelmee the gnome and the text.

Publisher
Van Nelle

Manufacturer
Van Nelle

Brand
Van Nelle

Material
Tin, metal, printed paint

Particularities
This vintage tin stands out with its rare depiction of Kabouter Piggelmee and the authentic inscriptions that highlight Van Nelle coffee’s long history and quality.

Era
The era of this coffee tin is the late 20th century, specifically the late 1990s.

Quality
The tin is in excellent vintage condition, showing minimal signs of use that highlight its authentic character and history.

Height
15,50 cm

Lenght
12,30 cm

Width
8,20 cm

Shipping method
Parcel post with track & trace

Our items are Vintage and may show slight signs of use. These are mentioned as accurately as possible and, if feasible, shown in the photos.
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