Jug

Jug, transfer-printed in dark blue. On one side, a portrait of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) inscribed 'ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY'. On the other side, a representation of a naval action, 'VICTORY' above. Below the lip there is an inscription with a naval trophy above it: 'ADMIRAL LORD VISCOUNT NELSON'. The rim is decorated with a floral border with military trophies and a laurel band runs around the inside. There is also floral decoration on the handle.

Object Details

ID: AAA4882
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Jug
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
Vessels: Victory (1765)
Date made: circa 1806
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 140 x 160 x 115 mm