Tropic Bee Ceramic Beehive Honey Pot — Vintage Japan, 1950s–80s

A charming piece of Florida history — this little ceramic beehive pot was made as a promotional souvenir for Tropic Bee, Tropical Blossom Honey Co. of Edgewater, Florida. The McGinnis family ran the company from 1937 until it closed in 2016. The pots were made in Japan and sold as tourist keepsakes from the mid-20th century onward. It's got all the good stuff: a basketweave body, embossed 3D bees, a side handle/pour spout, and a lidded top with a figural bee finial. A sweet vintage find for honey pot collectors or fans of mid-century Americana. Condition & Details Condition: Good vintage — flea bites to the underside of lid; age-appropriate crazing. Dimensions: 3⅝ × 3⅝ × 4½ inches Maker: Possibly Marutomoware or Fairway Origin: Japan Era: 1950s–1980s Note: the image of the Tropic Bee label is for provenance only. It is not included in the sale of the item.