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Tin drum with images of a parrot, a peacock and a bird of paradise by Van Melle

SKU: 1014

Tin drum with images of a parrot, a peacock and a bird of paradise by Van Melle

Square tin drum with images of a parrot, a peacock and a bird of paradise for biscuits from Van Melle, Breskens

Van Melle started around 1840 as a bakery in Breskens, the Netherlands. In the 20th century, in addition to biscuits, sugar products were also produced, such as toffees. The founder Izaäk van Melle was a great nature and bird lover and provided ideas for the decoration of the cans.

This tin drum made by Van Melle has a hinged lid with floral motives and the text "Je Maintiendrai" (I will maintain) the motto of the Netherlands since 1815. The tin is decorated in the main color blue with golden details. On three sides are images of different birds, such as a parrot (macaw), a bird of paradise and a peacock. The front of the tin carries the Van Melle logo.

  • Manufacturer: N.V. Dordrechtsche Metaalwarenfabriek v/h Wed. J. Bekkers & Zoon
  • Inscription - brand: "N.V. VAN MELLE'S Confectionery Works BRESKENS (HOLLAND) ROTTERDAM - AMSTERDAM".

Size

  • Height: 19.0 cm.
  • Length: 14.5 cm.
  • Width: 14.5 cm.

Van Melle started around 1840 as a bakery in Breskens. They also sold sugar balls. In 1900, Izaak van Melle also began to produce these mechanical. About 1920, Izaak's brother Dirk-Machiel started a factory for biscuits and waffles. 

In 1932 the Brothers Michael and Pierre Van Melle set off for Poland where they learned a procedure to produce soft fruit chews. From the trip they bring the original “Tell Dough” to the Netherlands, leading to the creation of Fruittella. Based on the Fruittella recipe they are inspired to create a peppermint flavoured candy to be later named Mentos. 

World War II destroyed the Van Melle Breskens factory, forcing the company to move to Rotterdam. On 22 November the official opening in Rotterdam took place. 


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