Original British WWI Silver Plated Military Presentation Trench Tea Service - dated 1918 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) a time now long past

a time now long past but still a fine reminder of Victorian Military accoutrements

We feel sure no pilot ever left the table "hungry" after such an extravagant gift confirming his true love

arriving on the morning of 26 September

instead of lighting the gunpowder ignites the tinder which is used in turn to ignite a taper with which candles

and 29 Distinguished Service Crosses

Original British WWI Silver Plated Military Presentation Trench Tea Service - dated 1918 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) a time now long pastOriginal Item: One Set Only. Made by the famous Silversmiths "MAPPIN & WEBB", this a Silver plated "Trench Tea Service" comprising of a kettle and stand incorporating a kerosene burner. Fully maker marked and serial numbered to under side: MAPPIN & WEBB'S PRINCE'S PLATE RD 71552 W8596 The top of the Kettle is nicely engraved : To Capt. & Reverend V. T. S. Jagg, With thanks from the Officers and men 10th Sherwood Foresters Christmas, 1918 Clearly a