Vintage Van Nelle Tea Tin – Lotus Tea Cube with Oriental Lion Design (1950–1980)
SKU: BT-5305-25Eastern Allure with a Vintage Touch
Tin Cube for Van Nelle's Lotus Tea – Featuring a Unique Lion Design
✅ Short Product Description:
Striking Oriental Design
This vintage tea tin cube from the 1950s–1980s is a rare find for lovers of retro style and graphic design. The stylized Eastern lion with its colorful mane gives the tin a bold and expressive look.
Van Nelle Quality in Tin
Originally produced for Van Nelle’s Special China Blend, this cube-shaped tin was manufactured by the Nederlandsche Vereenigde Blikfabriek. It features a hinged lid and is marked with the original brand stamp on the bottom.
Authentic Vintage Condition
This item shows signs of use and a rich patina appropriate for its age. Please refer to the photos for a complete impression of its condition.
Dimensions:
- Height: 10 cm
- Length: 9.5 cm
- Width: 9.5 cm
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📋 Detailed Product Information:
- Manufacturer: Nederlandsche Vereenigde Blikfabriek
- Production period: 1950 – 1980
This vintage tea tin cube was produced by the Nederlandsche Vereenigde Blikfabriek as packaging for Van Nelle's Special China Blend Lotus tea. The cube is made entirely of metal and has a hinged, sealing lid.
The design stands out with a rich reddish-pink base and a stylized Eastern lion in green and blue on the lid. The sides are decorated with gold-toned, oriental-style ornaments in various shades.
The front of the tin reads:
"Van Nelle’s Special China Blend"
The bottom is marked with a W inside a circle.
Condition:
This piece is in vintage condition, with visible signs of use and aging that enhance its charm and authenticity. Please review the photos for an accurate impression of its condition.
Dimensions:
- Height: 10 cm
- Length: 9.5 cm
- Width: 9.5 cm
About Van Nelle
Van Nelle is an iconic Dutch name in coffee, tea, and tobacco. Founded in 1782 in Rotterdam, the company has a rich history of innovation. From the 19th century onward, Van Nelle expanded its operations with its own plantations and factories, growing into a powerful brand with a unique approach to advertising – famously known for the character Piggelmee.
After a difficult period during World War II, the company flourished again in the 1950s under director J.P. Coelingh.
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TAGS
Van Nelle, tea tin, vintage tin, Lotus tea, China Blend, tin cube, oriental design, retro tea tin, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, decorative tin, Dutch tin, Van Nelle’s tea, collectible tin, vintage kitchen, Eastern lion, tea caddy.
Country of origin
Netherlands – Rotterdam. Van Nelle is a historic brand from Rotterdam, and the tins were typically produced in the Netherlands, often in collaboration with Dutch tin manufacturers such as the Nederlandsche Vereenigde Blikfabriek.
Kind of object
A decorative vintage tea tin in cube shape, made for Van Nelle’s Lotus tea, featuring an oriental-inspired lion design.
Theme
vintage, retro, decoration, kitchen tin, tin box, old tin, metal packaging, collectible, nostalgia, home accessory, tea tin, old Dutch brands, designer tin, curiosities, home decor.
Decoration
The decoration features a dark pink to red background with a stylized oriental lion in blue and green on the lid, surrounded by gold-toned and oriental-inspired motifs along the sides.
Category
Vintage tins
Color
The main color of the tin is dark pink to red, with decorative accents in gold, blue, green, and black.
Publisher
Van Nelle
Manufacturer
Nederlands Vereenigde blikfabriek
Brand
Lotus Thee / Van Nelle
Material
Tinplate, metal, printed design
Particularities
This tin is special due to its cube shape, hinged lid, and striking oriental lion decoration featuring the original Van Nelle branding.
Era
The tin dates from the mid-20th century, produced approximately between 1950 and 1980.
Quality
The condition of this vintage tin is good, showing visible signs of use and age-related wear that emphasize the character and authenticity of the item.
Height
10,00 cm
Lenght
9,50 cm
Width
9,50 cm
Shipping method
Parcel post with track & trace
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