Pail lid

Dished cover belonging to Ice pail AAA4547 (part of a dessert service that belonged to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Painted in full colour and gilt with a raised rim. Oak leaf borders inside and out and inscription 'Battle of the Nile' in centre.

Object Details

ID: AAA4547.2
Type: Pail lid
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1802
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Nelson-Ward Collection
Measurements: Overall: 80 x 180 mm
Parts: Pail with lid