Fitted case for silver case

Original fitted case for silver vase and cover presented to Nelson by merchants in the Levant after the Battle of the Nile. Made of wood, painted black, with cream suede interior.

Object Details

ID: PLT0095.3
Type: Case
Display location: Display - Nelson, Navy, Nation Gallery
Date made: 1799
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 670 mm x 420 mm x 300 mm
Parts: Turkey Cup (Cup and cover, with original wooden case)