Tobacco box base

A tobacco box made out of lead. There are gilded borders at the top and bottom of the box. There is a ring handle on either side of the box which is held inside a cast lion's mouth. On the side of front of the box is a large coin showing the silouette of Admiral Nelson. Inscribed around the outside of the coin are the words "ADMIRAL LORD NELSON".

Object Details

ID: AAB0353.1
Type: Tobacco box base
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: overall: 100 mm x 150 mm x 90 mm
Parts: Tobacco box
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