A superb large antique retail Belgique coffee container with hinged lid, 49cm height x 36 cm wide by 25cm deep. These large tins were used behind the counter of coffee shops or retailers for storing and dispensing coffee. Detailed artwork to the front of the semi circular flat back container, featuring both the French/Belgique & Dutch words for coffee, crane unloading Brazilian coffee from a ship. Coffee distributor A Van Den Biggelaar of Rue Coerbergher Str. 47-49, Anvers, Antwerp. A rare and stunning piece of early 20th century kitchenalia.