Description
This little metal storage tin with lid wears a cheerful anchovies print, laid out like the label on an old-fashioned tin of fish. Three slender red and white fish swim across the lift-off lid, with slices of yellow lemon tucked between them, beneath bold navy lettering that reads 'Anchovies in olive oil & lemon'. Two more fish run along the side of the tin and the name is printed on the end. The tin is rectangular with softly rounded corners, finished in a warm coral pink, and plain silver metal inside. As a mini tin it measures 10cm long, 6.5cm wide and 3.2cm high, with roughly 9cm by 5cm of space inside and 2cm of depth. The label is all for show: this is an empty tin for your own odds and ends, never a tin of fish.
Small as it is, it suits the little things that tend to go astray. Buttons, safety pins and a spare needle or two fit neatly inside, making it a handy sewing tin, and it is just as useful for paper clips and erasers on a desk, or rings, earrings and hair grips on a dressing table. A few plasters slipped inside turn it into a compact first aid tin for a drawer or a bag. It sits flat on a shelf or bedside table, and its shallow depth lets it slide easily into a drawer or a craft box.
The tin is metal throughout, and the shallow lid lifts straight off and sits back over the base, so there is no hinge to work loose. To keep the print bright, wipe it with a soft dry cloth or a lightly damp one and dry it straight away. We like it filled with a few buttons or hair grips and wrapped as a cheerful small present for anyone who loves a bit of retro packaging.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Metal |
| Length |
10cm |
| Width |
6.5cm |
| Height |
3.2cm |
| Weight |
0.045KG |
Frequently Asked
How big is the anchovies storage tin?
It is 10cm long, 6.5cm wide and 3.2cm high on the outside, with roughly 9cm by 5cm of space inside and 2cm of depth.
Does the tin contain anchovies?
No, the anchovies label is purely decorative. It is an empty metal storage tin for small items such as buttons, pins, paper clips or jewellery.
How does the lid open?
The lid lifts straight off the base and settles back over it. There is no hinge, so it is quick to open whenever you need something from inside.
What colour is the tin?
The tin is a warm coral pink with red and white fish, yellow lemon slices and navy lettering, and it is plain silver metal inside.
How should I clean the tin?
Wipe it with a soft dry cloth or a lightly damp one, then dry it straight away to keep the printed finish looking bright and fresh.