{"product_id":"rare-untouched-rowntree-s-silver-jubilee-chocolate-bar-in-original-tin-from-1935","title":"Rare Untouched Rowntree’s Silver Jubilee Chocolate Bar In Original Tin From 1935","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Very Rare Untouched Rowntree’s Silver Jubilee Of King George V And Queen Mary Chocolate Bar In Original Tin From 1935.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1935, an 8 year old Vera Petchell was presented with some chocolate at school to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary. The gift was arranged by the then Lord Mayor of Leeds William Hemingway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVera’s father told her not to eat the chocolate because it might be worth something one day. And, as such, Vera never touched it and instead, treasured the souvenir for a lifetime.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eVera passed at the age of 95, at which time this chocolate bar, untouched and within its original tin, was discovered hidden under her bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chunky chocolate pieces have Rowntree's name on each piece, with Rowntrees being an important manufacturer in Britain's chocolate heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVera is said to have been a great character and enjoyed a good life. And, Vera’s memory continues with this special tin of chocolate. So, here’s to you Vera Petchell, and thank you for preserving your chocolate for future generations to see.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a true one-off and will appeal to collectors of both chocolate and royal memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. Chocolate bar is complete. Some wear to outer tin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures 16cm x 6cm (chocolate bar).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighs 230 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e**\u003cstrong\u003eINTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS SHOULD CHECK THAT THIS ITEM CAN BE SENT TO THEIR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE AS SOME DO HAVE CUSTOMS RESTRICTIONS ON PERISHABLE GOODS\u003c\/strong\u003e**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40832088899620,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/BE3BA2FF-CCD7-4D6B-9462-5F6D3D80DE32.jpg?v=1699348712","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/rare-untouched-rowntree-s-silver-jubilee-chocolate-bar-in-original-tin-from-1935","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}