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.
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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.
See our HOME PAGE for current OPENING HOURS
Enquire below. If you wish this item to be sent by Nationwide Courier within New Zealand please include your address for a quote.
