Empty golden syrup tin

Empty 2lb Lyle's golden syrup tin with the remains of the tin foil lining inside the lid. Decorated in green, gold and white and inscribed: 'LYLE'S GOLDEN SYRUP'. The famous lion and bees design and below: 'OUT OF THE STRONG CAME FORTH SWEETNESS', 'ABRAM LYLE & SONS SUGAR REFINERS', '2LB NET , PARTIALLY INVERTED REFINERS SYRUP', THIS LABEL IS REGISTERED', 'THIS CAN MUST NOT BE RE-FILLED FOR RE-SALE'. It has a recipe for Australian cookies on the back.

Object Details

ID: AAB0040
Collection: Food and related equipment
Type: Golden syrup tin
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Abram Lyle & Sons
Date made: After 1885
People: Brooks, Victor Edwin Abraham
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 110 x 95 mm