Jug

A brown glazed earthenware jug of squat shape, printed in yellow with a circular portrait of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) inscribed 'LORD NELSON' on one side within a laurel wreath, and Vice-Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood (1750-1810) inscribed 'LORD COLLINGWOOD' to match on the other side. Under the lip, a laurel wreath containing a rose, thistle, shamrock, laurel, gun, anchor and Union Flag. Inside and outside the rim are swags of laurel with anchors.

Object Details

ID: AAA4393
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Jug
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1806
People: Nelson, Horatio; Collingwood, Cuthbert
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 100 x 145 x 115 mm