Category
Metalware
Medium
Appears to be steel.
Distinguishing marks
Stamp on back that says "E.P.N.S."
Condition
Fair
Date Period
1914
Size and dimensions of this item
Lid is 5-3/4" W x 3-5/8" L. Box is Approximately 1" deep.
Long Description
The item bears a striking similarity to the Princess Mary Christmas Box. However there are several key differences as shown in the picture. The M's are missing from both sides, as is the phrase "Imperium Britanicum" at the top. The spot where the head of Princess Mary should be, instead simply says "1914."
The item didn't cost me that much however I am very curious as to its history since it is so markedly different from the Princess Mary Box.
History
Purchased at the Portobello Road Market in London. But I don't know anything else about the items history.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
£9
For Sale?
No
Re: "Christmas 1914" Box
Electroplated Nickel Silver. Assuming you read up on the original boxes you know they where made of brass. Many did not get sent out because of the war needing the brass so later (1919) more boxes where made of other metals and sent. I don't know if those had her picture or not or if this is one of those. There are 2 brass ones with her picture for sale on ebay at the moment.
Good luck.