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Originally Posted by leigh kitchen
10 -20 years ago I read that a box of unissued tins was found in Ireland and they were due to be auctioned - does any one know more of the story?
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Found a newspaper article from June 2014 about this , estimated to be worth around £30,000 .
"X-ray images of unopened cardboard box reveal treasure trove of First World War Christmas gift tins sent by Royal Family to British soldiers fighting in the trenches 100 years ago"
"The box will finally be opened later this month by Lady Emma Kitchener at the Chalke Valley History Festival in Salisbury. A number of the tins will be auctioned off for £300 - £350 during the event - with the proceeds going to charity."
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...years-ago.html