Historical information
Honey tins were made to industry standards, and beekeepers bought tins from manufacturers. One of the largest manufacturers was Pender Bros, based in Maitland NSW. When a customer had emptied a tin, they returned it to the beekeeper when they went to buy more honey.
Physical description
Metal honey tin.
Front label; "Pure Honey Produced and Packed by [no association label]" "Product of N.S.W" "6 LB NET"
Back Label; "Honey The Commercial Apiarists Association of N.S.W Member"
Also on the back label is a pseudo coat-of-arms.
Tin has no lid.
