Description
These garden birds playing cards come in a pale blue metal tin, its lid printed with the same design that covers the back of every card. The print gathers familiar garden visitors on a soft duck-egg ground: a robin, blackbird, chaffinch, starling, nuthatch, collared dove, blue tit, jay, goldfinch, house sparrow, pied wagtail, wren and song thrush, each labelled with its name in small lettering, so every hand doubles as a little field guide. Turn a card over and the faces are classic, with bold red and black suits and traditional court cards that are easy to read across the table. The tin measures 10.2cm long, 7.2cm wide and 2.1cm deep, and the whole thing weighs just 0.13KG.
Small and light, the tin slips easily into a coat pocket, handbag or rucksack, so this is a handy deck to take on train journeys, camping weekends and caravan trips. At home it sits happily in a kitchen drawer or on a bookshelf, ready for a round of rummy, snap or patience after supper. The bird print gives everyone at the table something to look at between hands, and it makes a cheerful small present that feels far more charming than a plain deck.
The tin is metal, with a lift-off lid that fits over the base to keep the cards together when they are tucked in a bag. The cards themselves are made of card, so keep them dry and away from spilt drinks, and give the tin a wipe with a soft dry cloth whenever it needs freshening up. For a thoughtful present, pair the tin with a bird book or a bag of seed for the feeder, or simply leave it on the coffee table where it is ready for the next game.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Metal & playing cards: card |
| Length |
10.2cm |
| Width |
7.2cm |
| Height |
2.1cm |
| Weight |
0.13KG |
Frequently Asked
How big is the tin?
The tin measures 10.2cm long, 7.2cm wide and 2.1cm deep, and weighs 0.13KG, so it fits easily in a coat pocket or handbag.
Which birds are on the cards?
The backs show a robin, blackbird, chaffinch, starling, nuthatch, collared dove, blue tit, jay, goldfinch, house sparrow, pied wagtail, wren and song thrush, each with its name printed beside it.
Are the card faces standard playing card designs?
Yes, the faces carry classic red and black suits with traditional court cards, so the deck suits familiar games such as rummy, snap and patience.
What is the tin made of and how does it close?
The tin is metal and has a lift-off lid that fits over the base, keeping the cards together at home or in a bag.
How should I look after the cards and the tin?
Keep the cards dry and away from spilt drinks, as they are made of card, and wipe the metal tin with a soft dry cloth when needed.
Does it make a good present?
We think so: the bird print on the tin lid looks lovely unwrapped, and it is small enough to tuck into a parcel alongside a bird book or feeder seed.