Lot Essay
In a letter to Sir Peter Wills Bt., dated 13 January 1943, Commander How refers to this sweatmeat dish:
"We have bought the Commonwealth fruit dish about which we warned you. I hope you will be able to look in to see it soon as should you not want it I am anxious to offer it elsewhere. I do not remember having seen another Commonwealth dish of this particular type which could in anyway compare in quality, condition and size with the one we have just got."
"We have bought the Commonwealth fruit dish about which we warned you. I hope you will be able to look in to see it soon as should you not want it I am anxious to offer it elsewhere. I do not remember having seen another Commonwealth dish of this particular type which could in anyway compare in quality, condition and size with the one we have just got."