Description
This pair of storage tins borrows the cheerful look of a vintage Korean BBQ sauce can and puts it to work around the home. Each tin is made from tinplate and printed with a retro label: Korean lettering across the top, then KOREAN BBQ SAUCE in bold white and yellow type, with cream bands at the rim and base. The larger tin is turquoise with a green centre band, and the smaller is red with a blue one, so the two make a bright, contrasting pair. The larger measures about 11cm across and 13cm tall, the smaller about 10cm across and 12cm tall, so they sit happily side by side on a shelf or worktop.
In the kitchen, they keep wooden spoons, whisks, spatulas and scissors upright and within reach near the hob, with the sauce-can label looking right at home beside your spices and sauces. On a desk they hold pens, pencils and rulers, and in a studio or craft corner they are just the thing for paintbrushes, crochet hooks and knitting needles. Because the two are different sizes, you can split your tools between them, keeping the taller tin for longer handles and the shorter one for smaller bits. They suit any home with a soft spot for bold retro packaging.
Both tins are open-topped, with smooth rolled rims and a plain metal interior, and they are light enough to move from room to room as your needs change. To keep the print looking bright, wipe them with a soft, damp cloth and dry them straight away, as tinplate prefers not to sit wet. For a quick styling idea, stand the pair together on an open shelf, or give them as a cheerful present filled with a handful of fresh paintbrushes or kitchen tools.
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 is about 11cm across and 13cm tall, and the smaller is about 10cm across and 12cm tall, so they suit utensils, pens and brushes.
What are the tins made of?
Both are made from tinplate, a sturdy, lightweight metal, printed on the outside with the retro Korean BBQ sauce label design.
Do the tins come with lids?
No, both tins are open-topped with rolled rims, made for keeping tools, pens and brushes upright and close at hand rather than sealed away.
What colours are the tins?
The larger tin is turquoise with a green centre band and the smaller is red with a blue centre band, both with yellow and white lettering and cream rims.
How should I clean them?
Wipe them with a soft, damp cloth and dry them straight away. As with most tinplate, it is best not to leave them standing wet.
Would they make a good gift?
Yes, the pair makes a cheerful present, especially when filled with a few paintbrushes, pencils or kitchen tools before you wrap them.