Description

This vintage‑style Van Houten’s Cocoa tin is a charming late‑20th‑century reproduction inspired by the ornate cocoa tins of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Decorated with colourful floral borders and a nostalgic illustration of two children enjoying cocoa, it captures the romanticised advertising style associated with the famous Dutch cocoa brand.

The cylindrical tin features bold “COCOA” lettering on the front and a decorative lid with the Van Houten crest, making it an attractive display piece for kitchen shelves, sweet‑tin collections or retro pantry décor. The colours remain bright and the graphics crisp, with light age‑related wear adding character without detracting from its visual appeal.
A lovely decorative shelf filler for collectors of cocoa tins, reproduction advertising ware or vintage‑style kitchenalia.

Van Houten and the Popularity of Reproduction Cocoa Tins

Van Houten, founded in the early 19th century, became one of the world’s best‑known cocoa brands. Their early tins featured ornate artwork, children’s illustrations and decorative crests — designs that later inspired a wave of reproduction tins sold throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

These tins were produced for gift shops, department stores and Christmas hampers, offering a nostalgic nod to classic cocoa branding while using modern printing techniques. Today, they’re collected for their decorative charm and vintage‑inspired style.

Size: 10 x 9cm