Ink bottle

Ink bottle with a brass lid inscribed: 'JOHN SCOTT SEC RN 1805'. Sold in 1936 as belonging to Nelson's secretary John Scott, who was killed at Trafalgar, but is possibly dubious.

Object Details

ID: GGG0274
Type: Ink bottle
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