Jug

Creamware jug, transfer-printed in black. On one side, a portrait of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) in uniform, surrounded by laurel sprays, inscribed underneath 'LORD NELSON'. On the other side, a bow view of a warship under sail, wearing an ensign and flying a jack and pennants. Below the ship the words 'Success to the wooden walls of old England'.

Object Details

ID: AAA4824
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Jug
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1806
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 135 x 150 x 110 mm