Haws

John Haws patented a watering can with a long spout and balanced handle in 1886, which became the model for garden watering cans.

John Haws patented a watering can with a long spout and a handle that balanced the weight, so that one could water with one hand. He started production in London.

Haws cans are still made in England, in metal and plastic, and the long spout and brass rose have become a model for many others.

The Haws name stamped on the can; brass rose and long spout.

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