An exceptionally rare Boer War "Queen Victoria" South Africa 1900 New year gift/ chocolate tin

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This exceptionally rare Anglo-Boer War "Queen Victoria" South Africa 1900 New year gift/ chocolate tin made by Barclay & Fry is an incredible find and the first of its kind that we have ever had. The tin measures 15.5cm x 9.5cm x 2cm high. There is age related wear and tear, but the lid is still attached and the tin is in fair antique condition. Please view the pics carefully to fully appreciate this amazing rare antique Boer war commemorative tin and to confirm the condition.

From the internet: "Commemorative tin with hinged lid. The lid has been painted red with a gold and blue border. The edge of the lid is also painted in gold. The centre of the tin has an embossed image of Queen Victoria in gold. To the right of the Queen's image is her cypher, and to her left the text 'SOUTH AFRICA 1900' in blue and yellow. Under the cypher and text is printed a message in cursive script from the Queen, 'I wish you a happy New Year Victoria R'. This commemorative tin originally contained chocolate. It was given to the troops serving in the Boer War as a New Year gift from Queen Victoria. The three major British chocolate manufacturers, Fry, Cadbury and Rowntree, all Quaker owned companies, produced the chocolate tins. Initially they were reluctant to support the war effort because of the Quaker pacifist ethic, but were persuaded to change their minds. The three companies' tins vary slightly in appearance. The tin shown here is a Fry’s tin, manufactured by Barclay & Fry."

***Rare 1900 Boer war Queen Victoria Gift chocolate tin***

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