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 7LB Net Weight"
Banner Title; "Pure Honey Gathered in the Australian Bushland"
Two notices on label; first detailing chemical composition of honey, "Honey at Breakfast Time", second "In Sickness and in Health"
Tin has no lid. Tin is very rusty inside.