{"product_id":"original-british-victorian-officer-s-plated-mess-tin-with-leather-carrier-from-blair-castle-auction","title":"Original British Victorian Officer’s Plated Mess Tin with Leather Carrier from Blair Castle Auction","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal item. One of a Kind. This is a lovely British Officer's plated mess tin complete with leather carrier, privately purchased by \"\u003cem\u003eFrederick Gordon Blair, the 26th Laird of Blair Castle\u003c\/em\u003e\", who lived from 1852 until 1943 aged 91 years. Probably dating to the 1870's and 1880's when as a young officer he probably served in Africa in both the Zulu Wars and the Egyptian \/ Sudanese wars. The leather carrier is stamped with the initials \u003cstrong\u003eF B\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tin itself measures just over 5” tall, with an oval top and bottom 3” by 4”, and handles on the back. The leather carrier measures 6”H x 7”W x 3 1\/2”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely mess kit originates from the Blair Castle auction of 2012, with note stating so stuck onto the side of the mess tin itself. Very nice condition.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39651402285125,"sku":"ON12785","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON12785__11.jpg?v=1638558390","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-victorian-officer-s-plated-mess-tin-with-leather-carrier-from-blair-castle-auction","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}