"Vintage Niemeyer Tobacco Tin: A Tangible Journey through History and Craftsmanship"

"Vintage Niemeyer Tobacco Tin: A Tangible Journey through History and Craftsmanship"

• Manufacturer: Niemeijer B.V.
• Manufacturing Date: 1940s - 1950s

Product Description:
Experience the charm of this tin tobacco box in good vintage condition from Niemeyer, recognized as the finest in its time. Manufactured by Niemeijer B.V. in the 1940s-1950s, this rectangular tobacco tin is a true masterpiece. The hinged slip lid reveals a dark red background with gold embossed details, an aesthetic combination that has stood the test of time.

The bottom proudly bears the embossed text: "Niemeyer's tobacco recognized as the best."

Condition:
This piece exhibits the graceful signs of its age, with a shabby chic appearance and traces of use- and age-related wear.

Dimensions:
With measurements of 7.5 cm in height, 19.5 cm in length, and 11.5 cm in width, it is a tangible piece of history.

Niemeyer BV, once a thriving family business stemming from the trade in colonial goods, was founded in 1819 by Meindert Niemeijer. Starting as a tobacco trade, the company evolved into its own production of plug tobacco, under the brand 'Het Wapen van Rotterdam.' After being taken over by son Theodorus Niemeijer, the company expanded into production for other brands, including 'de Bijenkorf' and 'de Tabakshandel,' as well as the production of coffee and tea.

During the challenging years of the Great Depression in 1932/1933, the company switched from cigarettes to coffee and tea. In World War II, Niemeyer survived by producing coffee and tea substitutes under the name Savora.

Throughout the twentieth century, the company grew steadily, acquiring tobacco manufacturers in Groningen and entering international markets. Despite increasing competition from Douwe Egberts, Niemeyer had to cease coffee and tea sales in the 1960s. Nevertheless, this vintage tin remains a tangible reminder of Niemeyer's rich history, a symbol of craftsmanship and perseverance.

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