Hi maxwestern, mich, Joe_Carroll, Tyler and speedy.
Thanks for all the help in adding pieces of the puzzle.
Maxwestern, I found the dial won't count down beyond 15 minutes when I wound it up. Those reviewers are damning. How did this product ever go out to market?
A clue is a certain logo on the pack! Awful company.
Mich, much needed info there. I wish I could find out more of the story on the Hardie and Pope names association.
Joe_Carroll I never knew about the ACN. I learned something new and it helped narrow down the date. It really struck me as vintage due to the JH logo and the elaborate drawing of the product on the box. It really looks much older than the 2000s. I'm amazed.
Speedy, thanks again for investigating on my behalf.
Just tried the lens app (tricky to navigate) and it just came up with the number which it could do nothing with. It also came up with pictures of plants lol.
Tyler, you were off by a whole decade mate, but it really looks at least that old.