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.

Object Details

ID: GGG0273
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