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Square tin by NIEMEIJER for Orange Pekoe Tea, vintage

SKU: 1042

Square tin by NIEMEIJER for Orange Pekoe Tea, vintage. 

Cube shaped tin made by NIEMEIJER for Orange Pekoe Tea with oriental embossed details. 

  • Maker: Dutch United Tin Factories
  • Manufacturing date: 1956/1956

Description
This square tin has the shape of a cube. It has a hinged lid. The decoration of the tin consists of oriental embossed scenes which are executed in red and golden details on a cream-colored background. On the corners, the tin has red and golden decorations. On top of the lid is an oriental sign of prosperity and happiness. Texts on the tin are in English and Dutch: Orange Pecco Tea, Nett weight 1/2 LB. TH. Niemeyer N.V. Groningen. Th. Niemeyer LTD. Holland. 

The tin is in a very nice condition. Only shows wear at the bottom.

  • Height: 7.4 cm.
  • Length: 7.4 cm.
  • Width: 7.4 cm.

Koninklijke Theodorus Niemeyer BV (Royal Theodorus Niemeyer Ltd.) is a Dutch tobacco, coffee and tea company. The company is currently part of the multinational British American Tobacco (BAT).

Koninklijke Theodorus Niemeyer BV has been a family-run business for a long period with origins from the trade in products from the (Dutch) colonies. Meindert Niemeyer started the trading-business on 25 March 1819.

The company sold products from the colonies, among which tobacco (brand-name Wapen van Rotterdam (Arms of Rotterdam). When son Theodorus Niemeyer took over the business they started producing and selling different brands: both under their own name but also supplying other companies (such as De Bijenkorf). The company then also started selling other goods from the colonies such as tea and coffee. 


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