Tin box - Metal - Antique advertising tin
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Estimated period: 1910–1920; Material: metal.
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Van Melle’s IJsbeertjes – Old Dutch Advertisement Tin with Polar Bears | ca. 1920–1930
Decorative antique advertising tin from N.V. Van Melle’s Confectionery Works from Breskens (The Netherlands), made for the candies “Van Melle’s IJsbeertjes.”
The tin features a striking turquoise color with gold accents and a atmospheric illustration of polar bears on an ice floe. The design and typography fit well with the style of the 1920s–1930s and give the tin a clear Art Deco appearance.
On the lid is the Dutch coat of arms, surrounded by polar bear illustrations. The sides display the brand and the product name “Van Melle’s IJsbeertjes.” The tin has a characteristic shape with a hinged lid and a closing lip.
Van Melle later became worldwide known for products such as Mentos and Fruittella, but this tin comes from a much earlier period in the company’s history.
Specifications
Manufacturer: N.V. Van Melle’s Confectionery Works
Location: Breskens, The Netherlands
Product: Van Melle’s IJsbeertjes
Type: advertising tin / candy tin
Period: ca. 1920–1930
Material: printed tin
Lid: hinged with closing lip
Decoration: polar bear illustrations and Dutch coat of arms
Condition
Good used condition with patina, wear to the print, and signs of use, appropriate to the age.
Van Melle’s IJsbeertjes – Old Dutch Advertisement Tin with Polar Bears | ca. 1920–1930
Decorative antique advertising tin from N.V. Van Melle’s Confectionery Works from Breskens (The Netherlands), made for the candies “Van Melle’s IJsbeertjes.”
The tin features a striking turquoise color with gold accents and a atmospheric illustration of polar bears on an ice floe. The design and typography fit well with the style of the 1920s–1930s and give the tin a clear Art Deco appearance.
On the lid is the Dutch coat of arms, surrounded by polar bear illustrations. The sides display the brand and the product name “Van Melle’s IJsbeertjes.” The tin has a characteristic shape with a hinged lid and a closing lip.
Van Melle later became worldwide known for products such as Mentos and Fruittella, but this tin comes from a much earlier period in the company’s history.
Specifications
Manufacturer: N.V. Van Melle’s Confectionery Works
Location: Breskens, The Netherlands
Product: Van Melle’s IJsbeertjes
Type: advertising tin / candy tin
Period: ca. 1920–1930
Material: printed tin
Lid: hinged with closing lip
Decoration: polar bear illustrations and Dutch coat of arms
Condition
Good used condition with patina, wear to the print, and signs of use, appropriate to the age.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Antique advertising tin
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Metal
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
27 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
21 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920, 1920-1930
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