Description
This pair of tinplate storage tins takes its look from an old-fashioned can of coconut milk, with a bold printed label wrapped all the way round each one. The larger tin is a rich green and shows a tiger padding through tall grass, while the smaller tin shades from deep blue into teal and shows a peacock under a night sky. Both carry the words 'Coconut Milk' on a curling ribbon banner, with a split coconut and palm leaves beneath and lettering running down the sides, just like a tin on a grocer's shelf years ago. Inside, the bare metal has a warm golden sheen. The tiger tin is 11cm across and 13cm tall, and the peacock tin is 10cm across and 12cm tall.
Because the two sizes differ only a little, they sit together neatly on a desk, where the taller tin can take scissors, a tape measure or rulers and the shorter one keeps pencils and pens upright and within easy reach. They are just as useful in a craft room for paintbrushes, crochet hooks and felt tips, or on a dressing table for make-up brushes. Set on an open shelf with nothing in them at all, they still bring a cheerful splash of jungle colour.
Each tin is made from tinplate, with rolled rims at the top and base and ridged bands pressed into the sides, so it feels like the real thing in the hand. They are open-topped, with no lid, so whatever you keep in them stays easy to grab. To keep the print looking bright, wipe them with a soft damp cloth and dry them straight away, and keep them out of standing water. We like the tiger and peacock side by side on a shelf, or give the set as a thoughtful present, ready to fill with pencils and brushes.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Tinplate |
| Length |
11cm |
| Width |
11cm |
| Height |
13cm |
| Weight |
0.193KG |
| Contents |
Set of 2 |
Frequently Asked
How big are the two tins?
The larger tin, printed with the tiger, is 11cm across and 13cm tall, and the smaller peacock tin is 10cm across and 12cm tall.
What are the tins made of?
Both are made from tinplate, with rolled rims and ridged bands round the sides like a classic food can, and a warm golden sheen inside.
Do the tins come with lids?
No, they are open-topped containers that stand upright on a desk or shelf, so pencils, brushes and small tools stay within easy reach.
What colours are the tins?
The tiger tin is a rich green and the peacock tin shades from deep blue into teal, both finished with cream bands and copper-toned details.
How should I clean them?
As good practice for tinplate, wipe them with a soft damp cloth, dry them straight away and keep them out of standing water.