Vintage ceramic beehive honey pot, figural bee finial lid, basketweave body, Japan 1950s–80s
Handle view of Tropic Bee ceramic beehive honey pot with handle and bee finial lid, embossed bees, Japan vintage
Opposite side view vintage Tropic Bee ceramic beehive honey pot, embossed bees, basketweave body, Japan
Front view vintage beehive honey pot, embossed bees on basketweave pattern, bee finial lid, yellow glaze, Japan mid-century
Angled view of beehive honey pot with three dimensional bee finial, embossed basketweave pattern and bees, vintage Japan ceramic
Close-up embossed bee detail on vintage ceramic beehive honey pot, basketweave glaze, Japan
Overhead view of vintage beehive honey pot without lid showing interior and age-appropriate crazing, Japan
Underside view of vintage Tropic Bee ceramic beehive honey pot lid with minor manufacturer's defect on the interior unglazed rim, Japan
Underside of beehive honey pot lid, figural bee finial detail, age crazing, vintage Japan ceramic
Label of Tropic Bee, Tropical Blossom Honey Co. of Edgewater, Florida, Orange Bloom Honey, 12 oz, products of USA, mid century Japanese ceramic tourist souvenir
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Tropic Bee Ceramic Beehive Honey Pot — Vintage Japan, 1950s–80s

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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.

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