Passata Retro Label Set of 2 Metal Storage Tins

These metal storage tins bring the look of an old Italian passata can to a shelf or worktop, and they come as a pair. One tin carries a Tomato & Basil label, with cherry tomatoes on the vine and green basil leaves set against bands of red and warm mustard. The other reads Tomato & Pepper, with red and yellow peppers on a dark teal and red ground. Both say Passata in bold black lettering, finished with fine gold stripes, ribbed sides like a real food can and a golden inside. The set comes in three sizes, Mini, Medium and XL, and each size is a pair. In the Medium set, the larger tin is 11cm across and 13cm tall and the smaller is 10cm across and 12cm tall.

Open at the top, they make handy pots for the things that clutter a kitchen, desk or craft table. Stand wooden spoons and spatulas by the hob, keep pens and scissors together on a desk, or gather brushes, pencils and tape in a craft corner. The two tins stand at different heights, so the pair looks good side by side, and the bright red, mustard and teal suit a sunny kitchen, a café style shelf or a plain white worktop that wants some colour. We like them just as much on an open dresser beside a row of cookbooks.

Each tin is metal, with a rolled rim and its printed label running all the way around the outside. Looking after them is simple: wipe clean with a damp cloth, dry them well, and they are ready to go back to work. In the Medium set the smaller tin sits inside the larger one, so the pair tucks away in the space of one. Line them up by size, mix them with plain jars, or tie the pair with ribbon as a cheerful little gift.

What sizes do these passata storage tins come in?

They come in three sizes, Mini, Medium and XL, and each size is a pair. In the Medium set the larger tin is 11cm across and 13cm tall, and the smaller is 10cm across and 12cm tall.

What are the tins made of?

Both tins are made of metal, with a printed retro label on the outside, ribbed sides like a food can and a golden finish on the inside.

What designs are on the two tins?

One tin reads Tomato & Basil, with cherry tomatoes and basil leaves on red and mustard. The other reads Tomato & Pepper, with red and yellow peppers on dark teal and red. Both say Passata in bold lettering.

Do the tins have lids?

No, both tins are open at the top. That makes it easy to reach in for spoons, pens or brushes, and easy to see what is inside at a glance.

Do the two tins fit inside each other?

Yes, in the Medium set the smaller tin, at 10cm across, sits inside the larger tin, at 11cm across, so the pair takes up the space of one when stored.

How should I clean the tins?

Wipe them clean with a damp cloth, then dry them well. This is good everyday practice for printed metal and keeps the label looking bright.