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Bee Hive Smoker
c. 1930Subcollections
Overview
A metal cannister with a funnel attached at one end mounted on a bellows box.
Historical information
The funnel would be removed and then coals and wood is placed in the cannister, the funnel is reattached and then the bellows manually moved up and down to force the smoke from the funnel. The item was used by people to smoke bees out of trees and chimneys.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS1997.53
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Leather
Metal
Wood
Width
11 cm
Height or length
29 cm
Depth
23 cm
Inscriptions and markings
On the end of the metal cannister is embossed "PENDER BROS LTd." , underneath is "MAKERS", underneath is "WEST MAITLAND".
Contextual information
The company as of 2026 still produces bee keeping products and the smoker is of the same design but made from modern materials.
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Links to additional resources
eHive bee keepers smoker; Pender Bros Ltd [ehive.com]
A website which describes the bee smoker produced by Pender Bros. Ltd.
Last modified
Monday, 11 May, 2026
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
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Side view of Bee Hive Smoker
Front view of Bee Hive Smoker with funnel off
Back view of Bee Hive Smoker with funnel off
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