One of six silver 'Boer War' teaspoons, 1899. This one depicting Sir John French.
Silver, all by 'WA', probably William Aitken of Birmingham, assayed in Chester and Birmingham, 1899.
Depicting portraits of Generals Sir John French, Sir Redvers Buller, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Sir George White, FM Frederick Sleigh Roberts and Horatio Herbert Kitchener.
Each with the portrait in bas relief at the end of the handle, in a maroon leather-covered presentation box.
Associated with the Boer War (1899-1902).