Saucer

Saucer, part of a service belonging to Nelson's brother, the Reverend William Nelson (1747-1835), later 1st Earl Nelson. The saucer is painted with a Greek key pattern border in two shades of red with a gilt rim. An Earl's coronet, Nelson's chelengk and 'SAN JOSEF' crests are painted in the centre, with his motto 'FAITH AND WORKS'.

Object Details

ID: AAA4652
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Saucer
Display location: Not on display
Creator: John Rose & Co.
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio; Nelson, Reverend William John Rose & Co.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Nelson-Ward Collection
Measurements: Overall: 40 x 155 mm