Description
This pair of storage tins borrows the look of old-fashioned fish cans, with one tin labelled for mackerel and the other for anchovies. The mackerel tin is a bright red, printed with a blue and white fish and the words 'Mackerel in tomato & basil sauce' and 'Skinless & boneless fillets'. The anchovy tin is a soft pink, with three slim fish, slices of lemon and the line 'In olive oil & lemon'. Both are made of tin, with ribbed sides like a real can, an open top and a gold-toned inside. The tins come in three sizes, Mini, Medium and XL, each sold as a set of two. In the Medium set, the larger tin is about 11cm across and 13cm tall, and the smaller is about 10cm across and 12cm tall.
We like these as open storage for the small things that tend to wander. On a desk, the pair keeps pens, pencils and scissors upright and easy to reach; in a craft corner they hold paintbrushes, markers or rolled ribbon; and on a kitchen worktop they give wooden spoons and spatulas a cheerful home. The playful can labels sit happily in a bright kitchen, a home office or on a shelf of favourite things, and the red and pink look good together without matching exactly.
Because the smaller tin slips inside the larger one, the pair takes up little room when tucked away in a cupboard. The tins have no lids, so whatever you keep in them stays within easy reach. Wipe them clean with a damp cloth, then dry them well with a soft cloth. For a simple gift, fill the pair with pencils, paintbrushes or a bundle of wooden spoons and wrap them together.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Tin |
| Length |
8cm (Mini), 11cm (Medium), 20.2cm (XL) |
| Width |
8cm (Mini), 11cm (Medium), 20.2cm (XL) |
| Height |
7.5cm (Mini), 13cm (Medium), 23.8cm (XL) |
| Weight |
0.078KG (Mini), 0.193KG (Medium), 0.627KG (XL) |
| Contents |
Set of 2 |
| Care |
Wipe clean with a damp cloth. |
Frequently Asked
What sizes do these fish storage tins come in?
They come in Mini, Medium and XL, each a set of two tins. In the Medium set the larger tin is about 11cm across and 13cm tall, and the smaller about 10cm across and 12cm tall.
Do the storage tins have lids?
No, both tins are open at the top, like a can with its lid taken off, so pens, brushes or utensils stay within easy reach.
What are the tins made of?
Both are made of tin, with ribbed sides that echo a real food can and a gold-toned finish on the inside.
Are the two tins the same design?
No, they make a pair: a bright red tin printed with a mackerel and a soft pink tin printed with three anchovies and slices of lemon.
How should I clean them?
Wipe them clean with a damp cloth, then dry them well with a soft cloth before you fill them again.
Can the tins be stored inside each other?
Yes, the smaller tin slips inside the larger one, so the pair takes up little room in a cupboard when not in use.