Description
This set of two tinplate storage tins carries a vintage olive oil label, the kind once found on a grocer's shelf. Both tins are olive green with gold rims and a warm gold-toned inside, and each reads "Olive Oil" in bold black capitals, with "With Basil" and "Cold Pressed, Extra Virgin, Grove Olive Oil" in smaller lettering beneath. The larger tin shows a woman in a long dress with a basket, reaching up to the branch of an olive tree, with two glossy black olives at her feet. The smaller tin has a pair of gold olive trees, a single black olive and sprigs of green leaves. The larger is about 11cm across and 13cm tall, the smaller about 10cm across and 12cm tall.
Open at the top, they make easy everyday holders. On a kitchen worktop the taller tin keeps wooden spoons, spatulas and scissors upright and within reach, while the shorter one suits teaspoons or a bundle of pastry brushes. On a desk or in a studio they hold pens, pencils and paintbrushes just as happily, and the two heights sit nicely side by side on a shelf or windowsill. The olive grove scenes bring a sunny, Mediterranean note to a plain room.
Each tin is made from tinplate, a light but sturdy metal, with ridges pressed into the sides that give the pair the look of a real food can. To keep them looking their best, wipe them over with a soft damp cloth and dry them straight away rather than leaving them to stand wet. Fill them with a few favourite utensils and they make a cheerful, ready-made gift, or keep the pair for yourself and let them bring a little order to a busy worktop.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Colour |
Olive |
| Material |
Tinplate |
| Length |
11cm |
| Width |
11cm |
| Height |
13cm |
| Weight |
0.193KG |
| Contents |
Set of 2 |
Frequently Asked
How big are the two storage tins?
The larger tin is about 11cm across and 13cm tall, and the smaller is about 10cm across and 12cm tall.
What are the tins made of?
Both tins are made from tinplate, finished in olive green with gold-toned rims and a gold-toned inside.
Are both tins printed with the same design?
No. The larger tin shows a woman reaching up to an olive tree, while the smaller has two gold olive trees and green leaves.
What can I keep in them?
Being open at the top, they suit wooden spoons, spatulas and scissors in the kitchen, or pens, pencils and paintbrushes on a desk.
How do I clean the tins?
Wipe them over with a soft damp cloth and dry them straight away, rather than leaving the tinplate to stand wet.