Abstract: A container comprises a box having a base with upstanding side and end walls defining an open top. A lid is mounted on the box, the lid being movable between a closed position, in which the lid covers the open top of the box, and an open position. The lid comprises two substantially identical end portions. Each lid portion is mounted on the box by a hinge to enable it to pivot about an axis defined by the hinges. The hinges are movable relative to the box to permit a sliding movement of each lid portion relative to the box. The lid portions are adapted to be moved to a position in which the lid portions abut each other, the lid portions then serving to cover the open top of the box. The lid portions may be secured together in the abutting condition.