Mug

Creamware mug, transfer-printed in black with an oval portrait of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), flanked by laurel sprays. Inscribed above: 'England expects every Man to do his duty', below 'ADML LORD NELSON', on a ribbon 'Born Septr 29 1758 Died Octr 21 1805 Aged 47'.

Object Details

ID: AAA4790
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Mug
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
Date made: circa 1806
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 120 x 120 x 90 mm