In 1914 during WW 1 Princess Mary (daughter of King George V and Queen Mary) organised a public appeal to fundraise for a Christmas Gift to be distributed to all British, Colonial and Indian armed forces.
The Gift came in the form of Brass lidded Tin with a pressed lid featuring an image of the Princess. The tin generally contained such items as - a Christmas or New Year’s card, a photo of Princess Mary, tobacco, cigarettes, confectionary, chocolate, a pipe and a pencil.
Circa - 1914
Dimensions 130mm x 85mm x 25mm
Condition : an original & good example - some dents on the hinge edge, surface corrosion and dents on the base
Stock number - C 105
Showroom: view at BRIDGE EMPORIUM 402a Main North Rd, Redwood, Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND. Hours - Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 1pm, Monday - Thursday by appointment.
Enquire below. If you wish this item to be sent by Nationwide Courier within New Zealand please include your address for a quote.
In 1914 during WW 1 Princess Mary (daughter of King George V and Queen Mary) organised a public appeal to fundraise for a Christmas Gift to be distributed to all British, Colonial and Indian armed forces.
The Gift came in the form of Brass lidded Tin with a pressed lid featuring an image of the Princess. The tin generally contained such items as - a Christmas or New Year’s card, a photo of Princess Mary, tobacco, cigarettes, confectionary, chocolate, a pipe and a pencil.
Circa - 1914
Dimensions 130mm x 85mm x 25mm
Condition : an original & good example - some dents on the hinge edge, surface corrosion and dents on the base
Stock number - C 105
Showroom: view at BRIDGE EMPORIUM 402a Main North Rd, Redwood, Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND. Hours - Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 1pm, Monday - Thursday by appointment.
Enquire below. If you wish this item to be sent by Nationwide Courier within New Zealand please include your address for a quote.
