Music box

Music box with one barrel fitted into a wooden case. Naval actions between British and French ships are painted on the lid and sides. On the front, a head and shoulders portrait of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Behind him, the Union Flag and a naval battle, 'PALMAM QUI MERUIT FERAT' on a ribbon below. 'HMS CANOPUS WARD ROOM' painted inside the lid.

Object Details

ID: AAA6347
Type: Music box
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Canopus (captured 1798)
Date made: Before 1887
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 410 x 260 x 200 mm