A Boer War Vesta Box

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A Boer War Vesta Box
Silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham, 1901), the front outer case engraved, 'Royal Visit to Natal, 1901', and the reverse, '2552 Cpl. H. Butters, The King's Own Regt.', 49mm. overall height, one or two minor dents

Lot Essay

The Duke of Cornwall (later King George V) embarked on a tour of the Empire on H.M.S. Ophir in 1901. The Royal Party landed at Durban in August 1901 and visited Pietermaritzburg where the Duke held an investiture for Victoria Cross and Distinguished Service Order recipients.