Historisch Droste’s cacaoblik – iconische verpleegster – Haarlem – vermoedelijk jaren 1920–1930 - Tin box - Metal - Droste Cocoa shop tin
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Metal Droste cacao tin from Haarlem, Netherlands, dating to the 1920s–1930s, featuring the iconic nurse with a tray, decorative lid with a drop-notice of Droste, red and gold decoration, dimensions 19 cm high by 10.5 cm square, with English export text 'For Eng: & Colonies – nett 2 lb' and in good used condition with signs of age.
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Historic Droste’s Cocoa Tin – iconic nurse – Haarlem – probably 1920s–1930s
A real eye-catcher from Dutch chocolate history. This characterful Droste’s cocoa tin combines a deep red background, golden yellow accents, and the famous nurse with her tray. The elegant lettering, the richly worked coat of arms decor, and the ornamental lid make it a particularly decorative collectible.
On the nurse’s tray sits a smaller cocoa tin bearing the same image again: the famous Droste effect, where an image repeats itself. This logo originated around 1900 and grew into one of the most recognizable examples of Dutch packaging advertising.
A glimpse with international history
Beside “Droste’s Cacao” and “Haarlem – Holland” the tin bears the English text:
“For Eng: & Colonies – nett 2 lb.”
This imprint points to packaging for the English market and colonies and reminds of the international distribution of Haarlem cocoa. The mention of 2 lb refers to the original fill weight.
The tall form with rounded corners and the decorative lid give the tin a graceful appearance. Wonderful in a country-style kitchen, on a historic shop shelf, or in a collection of old advertising tins.
Features
* Brand: Droste.
* Origin per inscription: Haarlem, Holland.
* Historical cocoa tin packaging.
* Iconic nurse with the well-known Droste effect.
* Red, golden-yellow, and black decoration.
* Elegant coat of arms decor and ornamental lid.
* English export imprint with original fill weight of 2 lb.
* Suspected period: 1920s–1930s; exact dating not established.
Condition
Well-used condition with obvious wear and aging signs. There are scratches, signs of wear and localized loss of print, as well as oxidation and discolorations. The lid and edges also show wear. The images and inscriptions are still recognizable and give the tin its attractive historical look.
Please examine the photos carefully for all details and condition; they are part of the description.
A evocative piece of Dutch advertising history for the collector of cocoa and chocolate tins, historical packaging, and nostalgic shop accessories.
Dimensions
Height 19 cm
Width 10.5 cm
Depth 10.5 cm
Photos provide a clear view of the quality and are part of the description. The interior photos are AI-generated and intended solely to illustrate the object in a living environment.
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Historic Droste’s Cocoa Tin – iconic nurse – Haarlem – probably 1920s–1930s
A real eye-catcher from Dutch chocolate history. This characterful Droste’s cocoa tin combines a deep red background, golden yellow accents, and the famous nurse with her tray. The elegant lettering, the richly worked coat of arms decor, and the ornamental lid make it a particularly decorative collectible.
On the nurse’s tray sits a smaller cocoa tin bearing the same image again: the famous Droste effect, where an image repeats itself. This logo originated around 1900 and grew into one of the most recognizable examples of Dutch packaging advertising.
A glimpse with international history
Beside “Droste’s Cacao” and “Haarlem – Holland” the tin bears the English text:
“For Eng: & Colonies – nett 2 lb.”
This imprint points to packaging for the English market and colonies and reminds of the international distribution of Haarlem cocoa. The mention of 2 lb refers to the original fill weight.
The tall form with rounded corners and the decorative lid give the tin a graceful appearance. Wonderful in a country-style kitchen, on a historic shop shelf, or in a collection of old advertising tins.
Features
* Brand: Droste.
* Origin per inscription: Haarlem, Holland.
* Historical cocoa tin packaging.
* Iconic nurse with the well-known Droste effect.
* Red, golden-yellow, and black decoration.
* Elegant coat of arms decor and ornamental lid.
* English export imprint with original fill weight of 2 lb.
* Suspected period: 1920s–1930s; exact dating not established.
Condition
Well-used condition with obvious wear and aging signs. There are scratches, signs of wear and localized loss of print, as well as oxidation and discolorations. The lid and edges also show wear. The images and inscriptions are still recognizable and give the tin its attractive historical look.
Please examine the photos carefully for all details and condition; they are part of the description.
A evocative piece of Dutch advertising history for the collector of cocoa and chocolate tins, historical packaging, and nostalgic shop accessories.
Dimensions
Height 19 cm
Width 10.5 cm
Depth 10.5 cm
Photos provide a clear view of the quality and are part of the description. The interior photos are AI-generated and intended solely to illustrate the object in a living environment.
Shipping
Shipping is only to destinations within the European Union and only via Catawiki Smart Shipping.
We do not ship to countries outside the European Union. Manual shipping outside the Smart Shipping procedure is not offered.
Shipping occurs only when Catawiki provides a regular Smart Shipping label for the buyer-specified delivery address within the normal EU shipping procedure.
If for a delivery address additional customs formalities, an EORI registration, tax registration, or other additional seller registration are required and therefore a regular EU Smart Shipping label cannot be created, the order cannot be processed outside Smart Shipping. In that case, the order must be assessed and handled via Catawiki.
The item is packed carefully and shipped with tracking. The shipping costs also include packaging materials and handling.
Pickup is only possible when the lot is valued above €50, by appointment and during office hours.
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Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Droste Cocoa shop tin
Country of origin
Netherlands
Manufacturer/brand
Historisch Droste’s cacaoblik – iconische verpleegster – Haarlem – vermoedelijk jaren 1920–1930
Material
Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
19 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Depth
10.5 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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