Basin

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

Object Details

ID: AAA4658
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Basin
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wilson
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio; Nelson, Reverend William
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 80 x 150 mm