Dutch East India Company Tough Phone Case
iPhone 17 Pro Max
$24.99
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Carry a reminder of the Dutch East India Company’s far-reaching history with a phone case inspired by the VOC. Established in 1602, the company built trading connections across Asia and beyond, establishing Batavia as its headquarters in 1619 and a Cape resupply station in 1652. Its story brings together commerce, exploration, colonial power, and changing fortunes. This case suits collectors and history-minded customers who appreciate a recognizable company name with deep ties to Amsterdam, Jakarta, and the early history of global trade.
The United East India Company, widely known as the Dutch East India Company or VOC, was established on 20 March 1602 when the States General of the Netherlands amalgamated existing companies. Its charter granted a 21-year monopoly on Dutch trade in Asia and powers that included making treaties, maintaining armies, and establishing colonies. The company began with the aim of profiting from the Malukan spice trade. In 1619, after taking Jayakarta, it established Batavia as its Asian headquarters; the city is now Jakarta. It developed trading bases across Asia and beyond, including at the Cape of Good Hope, where a resupply station was founded in 1652. The VOC traded in spices and later expanded into goods such as tea, coffee, cotton, textiles, and sugar. In the late 18th century, declining trade, rising costs, corruption, and wartime losses weakened the company. After the Dutch Republic was replaced by the Batavian Republic in 1795, its management was reorganized. The company’s charter expired on 31 December 1799, and its possessions and debt passed to the government of the Batavian Republic.
Carry a reminder of the Dutch East India Company’s far-reaching history with a phone case inspired by the VOC. Established in 1602, the company built trading connections across Asia and beyond, establishing Batavia as its headquarters in 1619 and a Cape resupply station in 1652. Its story brings together commerce, exploration, colonial power, and changing fortunes. This case suits collectors and history-minded customers who appreciate a recognizable company name with deep ties to Amsterdam, Jakarta, and the early history of global trade.
The United East India Company, widely known as the Dutch East India Company or VOC, was established on 20 March 1602 when the States General of the Netherlands amalgamated existing companies. Its charter granted a 21-year monopoly on Dutch trade in Asia and powers that included making treaties, maintaining armies, and establishing colonies. The company began with the aim of profiting from the Malukan spice trade. In 1619, after taking Jayakarta, it established Batavia as its Asian headquarters; the city is now Jakarta. It developed trading bases across Asia and beyond, including at the Cape of Good Hope, where a resupply station was founded in 1652. The VOC traded in spices and later expanded into goods such as tea, coffee, cotton, textiles, and sugar. In the late 18th century, declining trade, rising costs, corruption, and wartime losses weakened the company. After the Dutch Republic was replaced by the Batavian Republic in 1795, its management was reorganized. The company’s charter expired on 31 December 1799, and its possessions and debt passed to the government of the Batavian Republic.
Product features
- Durable Lexan/polycarbonate shell with glossy full-color finish
- Flexible TPU interior liner for shock absorption and impact dispersion
- Lay-flat bezel that protects the screen from small scratches
- UV-protected surface resists outdoor weathering and color fading
- Supports wireless charging; two-piece design for secure fit
Care instructions
- Clean with damp cotton or microfiber cloth. Add a drop of dish soap to the cloth if needed.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Clean with damp cotton or microfiber cloth. Add a drop of dish soap to the cloth if needed.