Description
This pair of storage tins carries the Ceylon Finest design, a vintage tea label print with a gold elephant walking beneath dark palm trees and a golden sun. One tin is red with a navy band around its base, the other is blue with a red band, so the two sit together as a matched pair while each keeps its own character. Both carry the words Ceylon Finest on a ribbon banner and Tea Blend in bold letters near the bottom, printed purely as decoration. The larger tin is 11cm across and 13cm tall, and the smaller is 10cm across and 12cm tall, so they line up neatly side by side. Inside, the metal has a warm gold tone, and pressed rings circle the top of each tin.
We like them on a kitchen worktop, holding wooden spoons, spatulas and a whisk upright within easy reach while you cook. They are just as useful on a desk for pens, pencils and scissors, in a craft corner for paintbrushes and knitting needles, or on a dressing table for make-up brushes. The red and blue with gold bring a bright, cheerful note to a plain shelf, and anyone fond of old tea packaging or elephants will warm to them at once.
Each tin is a simple open-topped cylinder made of tin, with the design printed onto the outside. To keep the colours bright, dust with a soft dry cloth or wipe with a slightly damp cloth and dry straight away, avoiding soaking or anything abrasive on the printed surface. For styling, set the pair side by side on an open shelf, or split them between the kitchen and the study. As a present, they need little more than a ribbon tied around the two.
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 tins?
The larger tin is 11cm across and 13cm tall, and the smaller is 10cm across and 12cm tall, so they make a graduated pair for a worktop or shelf.
What colours are the tins?
One tin is red with a navy band around the base and the other is blue with a red band. Both are printed with a gold elephant, a gold sun and dark palm trees.
Do the tins have lids?
No, these are open-topped tins, made to hold things upright such as utensils, pens or brushes where you can reach them easily.
Do the tins come with tea inside?
No, the Ceylon Finest and Tea Blend words are part of the printed vintage label design. The tins are storage pots for everyday bits around the home.
What are the tins made of?
Both tins are made of tin, printed on the outside with the elephant design and with a warm gold tone to the metal inside.
How should I clean them?
Dust with a soft dry cloth or wipe with a slightly damp cloth, then dry them straight away. Avoid soaking them or scrubbing the printed outside.