Description
This pair of mini storage tins wears a meadow of wild flowers printed all the way round on a white ground. Foxgloves, red poppies, forget-me-nots, nigella, cowslips, orange hawkweed and mallow climb the sides in bright pinks, blues, yellows and oranges. A neat line of numbered captions around the base gives each flower its common and Latin name, from Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea, to Common Mallow, Malva sylvestris. Both are made of tin, with a gold-coloured inside and a copper-toned rim at the foot. The set is one larger tin and one smaller: the larger is about 8cm across and 7.5cm tall, the smaller about 7cm across and 6.5cm tall.
Open at the top, they keep small things upright and within easy reach. On a desk, the larger tin holds a handful of pens and pencils while the smaller takes paper clips, erasers and drawing pins. On a dressing table they gather make-up brushes, hair grips and bobbles, and on a craft shelf they keep cotton reels, buttons and rolls of washi tape together. Being mini, they fit on a windowsill, a bookshelf or a bedside table without crowding it, and the botanical print brings a little of the garden indoors to any room.
Each tin has a rolled rim at the top and the print runs right round the outside. Care is simple: wipe them clean with a damp cloth, then dry them straight away, as you would with any tin, and keep them away from standing water. They are light enough to move from desk to shelf as you need them. Set the pair side by side in order of height, or split them between two rooms. Filled with a few hair clips or a fresh set of pencils, they make a cheerful present to give.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Tin |
| Length |
8cm |
| Width |
8cm |
| Height |
7.5cm |
| Weight |
0.078KG |
| Contents |
Set of 2 |
| Care |
Wipe clean with a damp cloth. |
Frequently Asked
How big are the two storage tins?
The larger tin is about 8cm across and 7.5cm tall, and the smaller tin is about 7cm across and 6.5cm tall.
Do the storage tins have lids?
No, both tins are open at the top. They are made to hold pens, brushes and small bits upright and within easy reach.
What are the wild flower tins made of?
Both tins are made of tin. The inside has a gold-coloured finish, and a copper-toned rim runs round the base.
Which flowers are on the tins?
The print includes foxglove, orange hawkweed, wood forget-me-not, nigella, cowslip, dog rose, common mallow and red poppies, with numbered captions giving common and Latin names.
How do I clean the tins?
Wipe them clean with a damp cloth, then dry them straight away. As with any tin, keep them away from standing water.
What can I keep in these mini tins?
They suit pens, pencils, paper clips, make-up brushes, hair grips, cotton reels, buttons and other small trinkets on a desk, dressing table or shelf.