An earthenware toby jug with a rustic handle, modelled as the head and shoulders of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), in Rear-Admiral's uniform and wearing a hat. The figure has a green painted coat, yellow epaulettes, black stock and a brown hat with a blue chelengk. There are three inaccurately shown stars on the coat and the figure wears three medals, two hung around the neck on blue and black ribbons.