Teacup, part of a tea service reputedly belonging to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) although this is unlikely. Pieces of this service were left by Hilaire, Countess Nelson to her nephew. The cup is shallow and fluted with a gilded moulded handle and decorative gold rim. It is painted with small sprigs of coloured flowers and leaves. Near the rim there are three gold lines interwoven with a continuous blue riband. A small flower sprig is painted inside and an additional green insect and leaf sprig, probably to cover imperfections. The maker's mark is painted on the base. There are four similar cups in the museum's collections AAA4633-AAA4636.