Description
This set of two storage tins brings the look of an old French cocoa label to a desk, shelf or worktop. Each tin carries the words "Cacao de Côte d'Ivoire" and "Établi 1965" in bold capitals, with a line drawing of a cacao pod split open to show its beans and "Qualité supérieure" in small script beside it. One tin is red and white, the other blue and white, and both have a golden inside and a gold-toned rim at the base. Made of tin, they differ slightly in size so they sit happily together: the larger red tin is about 11cm across and 13cm tall, and the smaller blue tin is about 10cm across and 12cm tall.
Open at the top, they make easy upright holders for the things you reach for every day. On a desk they keep pencils, pens and scissors standing to attention; in a craft room or studio they hold paintbrushes, glue sticks and rolls of tape; and on a kitchen shelf they are handy for wooden spoons, whisks and spatulas. Side by side, the red and the blue make a cheerful pair, and their round shape fits easily on a windowsill or at the back of a worktop. The retro print suits a farmhouse kitchen, a home office with a vintage feel or a sunny hallway table for keys and odds and ends.
Each tin has the ribbed sides of a classic food can and a rolled rim at the top, and the pair are light enough to move from room to room as your needs change. To keep the print bright, wipe the outside with a soft damp cloth, dry it straight away and avoid scouring pads that could scratch the finish. We like them filled with pencils, brushes and a ball of string as a ready-made gift for anyone who loves to make things.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Tin |
| Length |
11cm |
| Width |
11cm |
| Height |
13cm |
| Weight |
0.193KG |
| Contents |
Set of 2 |
Frequently Asked
How big are the two storage tins?
The larger red tin is about 11cm across and 13cm tall, and the smaller blue tin is about 10cm across and 12cm tall, so they sit neatly side by side.
Do the cacao tins have lids?
No, they are open at the top, which makes them ideal as upright holders for pens, paintbrushes, scissors or wooden spoons you want close at hand.
What are the tins made of?
Both tins are made of tin, with the retro cacao label printed on the outside and a golden finish on the inside.
What colours are the tins?
One tin is red and white and the other is blue and white, and both have a gold-toned rim at the base and a golden inside.
What is printed on the tins?
Each tin reads "Cacao de Côte d'Ivoire" and "Établi 1965", with a line drawing of an open cacao pod and "Qualité supérieure" in small script, styled like an old cocoa label.
How do I keep the storage tins looking their best?
Wipe the outside with a soft damp cloth and dry it straight away, and avoid scouring pads or harsh cleaners that could scratch the printed finish.