Inkwell
A glass inkwell with a wide shallow base and a brass lid which is engraved: 'John Scott fleet secty.' Sold in 1936 as belonging to Nelson's secretary John Scott, who was killed at Trafalgar but are possibly dubious.
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Object Details
ID: | GGG0273 |
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Type: | Inkwell |
Display location: | Not on display |
Date made: | 19th century |
People: | Scott, John |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
Measurements: | Overall: 50 x 100 mm |