PRINCE IMPERIAL'S CAMPAIGN MESS TIN IN THE BRITISH ARMY In tin-plated iron, oval, with two compartments closed by a lid. H. 10 cm - W. 17 cm - D. 10 cm In its varnished pine presentation box with cut-out and engraved brass fittings, lined with grey cloth. With a photograph of Mr Bristol presenting the box and bowl, annotated on the back: "Prince Imperial Enveleon Box. Son of the Empress Eugénie wife of Napoleon III. Mr Bristol Manservant. Dimensions (box): H.: 21 cm - W. 24 cm - D.: 17 cm B.E. Origin : Former Forbes collection, lot 310 The imperial prince's field mess tin in the British army Historical background : Charley was a page to the Imperial Prince at Woolwich and served, under the name of Mr Bristol, as the Empress's first butler.