Description
This little oval trinket dish carries a bright red lobster at its centre, drawn in fine detail from its claws and long feelers to its fanned tail. Bold red stripes run across a creamy ivory ground around it, giving the whole piece the cheerful look of a seaside beach hut or an old fishmonger's awning. It is made from coated cast iron with a smooth glossy finish, and it measures 11.4cm long, 8.5cm wide and just 0.7cm high, so it is a shallow, neat tray rather than a deep bowl. At 44 grams it is light to pick up, so it moves easily from room to room as you need it.
We like it on a dressing table or bedside table, where it gives rings, earrings and a favourite necklace a home of their own instead of a tangle at the bottom of a drawer. In the hallway it catches keys and loose change as you come through the door, and on a desk it keeps paper clips, hair grips or a spare memory stick together. Its size suits small things, and the shallow rim holds them in place without hiding them away. The red and ivory colours sit happily with coastal and nautical schemes, blue and white rooms, or any space that could use a cheerful splash of red.
Foam pads are fixed to the underside to prevent scratches, so the dish can rest on a wooden dressing table, a glass shelf or a painted sill without marking it. To keep the coated finish looking its best, wipe it with a soft, slightly damp cloth, dry it straight away and avoid scourers or harsh cleaners. Wrap it with a pair of earrings tucked inside and it becomes a ready-made little present, or set it beside a small plant on a shelf for a cheerful seaside corner at home.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Trinket tray: coated cast iron; pads: foam |
| Length |
11.4cm |
| Width |
8.5cm |
| Height |
0.7cm |
| Weight |
0.044KG |
Frequently Asked
How big is the lobster trinket dish?
It measures 11.4cm long, 8.5cm wide and 0.7cm high, a neat size for rings, earrings, keys and other small everyday things.
What is the trinket dish made from?
The dish itself is coated cast iron with a smooth glossy finish, and small foam pads are fitted to the underside.
What colours is the dish?
It has a creamy ivory ground with bold red stripes around the edge and a bright red lobster at the centre.
Will the dish scratch my furniture?
Foam pads are attached to the bottom of the dish to prevent scratches, so it can sit on wood, glass or painted surfaces.
How should I clean the trinket dish?
We suggest wiping it with a soft, slightly damp cloth and drying it straight away, and avoiding scourers and harsh cleaners to look after the coated finish.
Does the lobster dish make a good present?
Yes, it makes a cheerful little present, and it is small and light enough to wrap easily with jewellery or a keyring tucked inside.