News - Box of half-eaten chocolates over 100 years old up for auction in UK

A bar of half-eaten chocolate that is more than a century old is among items set to be sold at auction in the United Kingdom (UK) on Tuesday, according to Fox News. The lot, which includes a box of Rowntree chocolate dating from 1900, features an image of Queen Victoria on the lid, reported news agency SWNS. Queen Victoria reigned as queen from 1837 until her death on Jan. 22, 1901. The box of chocolate was sent by Private Charles Platts of 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment to his wife, "Marth."  Included in the lot is a note from Platts to his wife. It reads: "Marth, I hope you will get this alright your affectionate Husband Charlie – You can do as you like with it." As Baldwin's, the auction house handling the sale, noted, "Some of the chocolate, it seems, Marth did enjoy, however, most remains in this special tin."  In addition to the tin, chocolate, and note, Platts' military medals are part of the lot.