Historical information

Jonathan Harris operated a winery on the banks of the Axe Creek, Axedale in the 1850s.

Physical description

A tin containing a collection of 20 old handmade nails and small note stating- Hand made nails 100 years old. The tin is green with a white lid. On the lid is - a floral image, a tartan ribbon with Mac's Old Style Scotch BUTTER SHORTBREAD. 1/2 LB. NET 24 pieces. An image of shortbread pieces on a plate. MACS OF CAMBERWELL, 754 BURKE RD CAMBERWELL, VICT. 823666. Part of the Harris Collection.

Inscriptions & markings

HAND MADE NAILS MADE 1890