Description
This pair of retro storage tins takes its look from old motor oil cans, and we think it brings a bit of garage character to any shelf. The larger tin is a deep green, with a white oval panel showing a classic saloon car carrying the number 25. It reads Twenty 5 Re-Refined Motor Oil and Motor Oil in bold red and black, with gold and white chequered bands around the top and bottom. The smaller tin is white, with green stripes, red chequered bands and a red and green shield reading Motor Oil, Lubricating Motor Oil. Both are made of tin, with ridged sides like a real can and a gold-toned finish inside. The larger measures 11cm across and 13cm tall; the smaller is 10cm across and 12cm tall.
Being open at the top, they make easy catch-alls wherever things tend to scatter. On a desk or in a home office they hold pens, pencils and scissors upright and within reach; in a craft room they keep paintbrushes standing bristles up. In the garage or shed they suit screwdrivers, spanners and small hand tools, and in the kitchen the larger tin will take wooden spoons and spatulas. At these sizes they sit comfortably side by side on a windowsill, bookshelf or workbench without taking over.
The ridged sides give each tin a good grip as you move it from shelf to bench. To keep them looking their best, wipe them with a soft damp cloth and dry them straight away, as you would any tin, and keep them somewhere dry. Used as a pair, the two designs look as though they came off the same old forecourt shelf; split them up and one can live on the desk while the other works in the shed. Pop a few pencils and a sketchbook alongside and you have a cheerful, ready-made gift.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Tin |
| Length |
11cm |
| Width |
11cm |
| Height |
13cm |
| Weight |
0.193KG |
| Contents |
Set of 2 |
Frequently Asked
What size are the two storage tins?
The larger tin is 11cm across and 13cm tall, and the smaller tin is 10cm across and 12cm tall, so they make a well-matched pair.
Are the two tins the same design?
No. The larger tin is green with a classic car and Twenty 5 Motor Oil lettering, and the smaller tin is white with green stripes and a red shield reading Motor Oil.
What are the tins made of?
Both are made of tin, with ridged sides in the style of an old oil can and a gold-toned finish on the inside.
Do the storage tins have lids?
They are open at the top, which makes them handy for keeping pens, brushes, tools or utensils standing upright and easy to grab.
How should I clean the tins?
Wipe them with a soft damp cloth and dry them straight away, as is good practice with any tin, and keep them somewhere dry.
Would these tins work in a garage or shed?
Yes, the motor oil designs suit a workbench well, and the tins hold screwdrivers, spanners and small hand tools neatly, as long as the space stays dry.