Allspice Hummingbird Metal Storage Tin with Lid

This small metal storage tin with lid is dressed as an old-fashioned spice tin, its rich red lid printed with a bright blue hummingbird, clusters of orange berries, green leaves and sprigs of tiny white flowers. Across the centre a white banner reads Allspice, with Ground and Fresh over it and For Puddings & Preserves underneath, and the same Allspice lettering runs along the side of the base in dark ink. It measures 10cm long, 6.5cm wide and 3.2cm tall, and inside there is roughly 9cm by 5cm by 2cm of room, plenty for the little things that otherwise go astray.

We like it on a dressing table for rings, earrings and hair grips, on a desk for paper clips, pins and spare keys, or in a sewing box for buttons, needles and snaps. It is small enough to slip into a drawer, a handbag or a craft box, and its cheerful red brings a little colour to a shelf or windowsill. The retro label has the charm of a vintage pantry tin, yet it sits just as happily in a bedroom, study or hallway as it does in the kitchen.

The tin is made of metal, printed on the outside and left a plain silver colour within, and its shallow lid lifts straight off the base rather than hinging, so refilling it is simple. Keep it somewhere dry and wipe it over with a soft, dry cloth when it needs a freshen up; a lightly damp cloth will lift marks from the outside, as long as you dry it straight away. Fill it with a few small treasures before you wrap it and it becomes a cheerful little present in its own right, or set it on a shelf where its red lid catches the eye.

How big is the tin?

It measures 10cm long, 6.5cm wide and 3.2cm tall on the outside, with roughly 9cm by 5cm by 2cm of space inside for small items.

What is the tin made of?

The tin is made of metal, with a red printed design on the lid and sides and a plain silver-coloured metal interior.

Does the lid hinge or lift off?

The lid lifts straight off the base, so you can set it aside completely while you fill the tin or sort through what is inside.

What does the design on the lid show?

The red lid shows a blue hummingbird among orange berries, green leaves and white flowers, with a white banner reading Allspice and the words For Puddings & Preserves.

What can I keep in it?

It suits small things such as rings, earrings, hair grips, paper clips, pins, buttons and needles, kept tidy on a desk, a dressing table or in a sewing box.

How should I look after it?

Keep it somewhere dry and dust it with a soft dry cloth; a lightly damp cloth can wipe the outside, as long as you dry it straight away afterwards.