1892 Ad Van Houten Zoon Cocoa Weesp Holland Pecksniff - ORIGINAL LHJ4

This is a small original 1892 black and white print ad for Van Houten's Cocoa, featuring an image of Mr. Pecksniff. CONDITIONThis 119+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 2 x 4 inches; 5 x 10 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Van Houten's. In 1815, Casparus van Houten opened his first chocolate factory in Amsterdam. At the time, the sweets-making process included pounding cocoa beans into a fine powder; however, due to the high fat content, the chocolate was difficult to digest. By 1828, van Houten had discovered a method for pressing the fat from roasted cocoa beans. This hydraulic press reduced the coco